She has been trying to jump out of her crib, so I need to switch her immediently. We got the bed today, and I am wondering how to get her to stay in it.
2006-07-15 09:30:26 · 12 answers · asked by mayasmom1204 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I grew up with seven younger siblings and I am a career nanny. The most effective way to train a child that he must stay in bed is to be very no- nonsense. After much loving and story time, briefly explain that he must stay in the bed all night until morning. Of course he wont stay in bed, he will get out over and over again. Each time, and this is the key, You must calmly and immediately carry him back into the room and lay him down. Speak as little as possible and almost ignore him. He may/will cry and he will get out 20 times, but keep it up. Each night, there will be fewer and fewer occurrences and he will finally learn that getting out of bed is a waste of his time and he won't receive any attention from doing so. It is very hard to keep up with this, but works like magic. Its the only way that has worked for me, and serves me well. Good luck
2006-07-15 09:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by lala 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what a fun age! My 16 month old has been in a toddler bed for right at 5 months. The best thing that works with him is Nemo. He knows & loves the little fish so his bed and sheets are Nemo. So instead of saying, go to 'your' bed, we say- let's get in the "Nemo" bed. Obviously this wont work for all kids, but definitely be consistent like everyone else says. Depending on how she fell asleep in the crib (were you in the room, did she cry...), then keep up the same rules. If you want, close her door (or at least put up a gate in her doorway) so she knows to stay in her room even if she can get out of bed.
2006-07-15 09:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by sherdencutiepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, jumping out of the crib would be a sure sign she's ready for a toddler bed. The only thing that comes to mind is to baby proof her room and put a baby gate in the doorway so the door can remain open but she can't get out. Please don't resort to scaring her to stay in her bed or punishing her--she is trying to tell you she needs a little more freedom. Hope this helps a little!
2006-07-15 09:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was a climber too. She's 15 now and not a problem with that anymore. But when she was 18-24 months, we tied a net over the toddler bed to keep her in.
2006-07-15 10:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by qwertykph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll probably take some adjustment but consistancy is the key. Every single time she gets up, quietly bring her back to bed. No lights, no playing, few words. Don't stimulate her in any way. She'll eventually get the message that nothing exciting will happen if she gets up and will eventually give up and stay put.
2006-07-15 10:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was about that age when we put her in a toddler bed..lets face it, she is going to be thrilled when she realizes that she can get out of bed all by herself....you need to be consistent and let her know that that is her bed and she needs to stay in it....She will get out plenty of times, but you just need to keep on putting her back in...not saying anything after the 3rd time. Its going to be hard, but in the end it will be worth it
2006-07-15 09:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put her to bed too early the first few nights. Wait until she is really tired enough to sleep.
Try sitting by her bed and reading softly for a few minutes.
Be patient.
2006-07-15 09:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly what you mean, i have also took my 20 mth old out of her cot as she was climbing over, we had 3 rough nights but stay with it we found it was the exitement of her being able to get her toys etc what we did was give a choice of what toy to have on the bed, my daughter chooses, we then say its bed time so its time to sleep, she plays a short while with chosen toy but soon falls asleep i hope its as easy for you as it was us good look
2006-07-16 09:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by scooby doo 24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duct tape, always works for me!!
(im j/k, I usually dont answer humorously, but I had to on this one)
Best of luck with your daugher, i have no suggestions since I cannot keep my kids in their beds, never have been able to either!
2006-07-15 09:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She won't like it at first, but keep putting her back in when she gets out. She will cry a lot, but DON'T GIVE IN! Keep putting her in and soon enough she will learn that that is where she sleeps.
Good luck!
2006-07-15 11:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by laura_bush_is_fetching 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋