okay i just bought a mobile home and he was sleeping in his bed well now that he has his own room he wont sleep in there. like i even put his bed in our room like before and he screams like bloody murder to sleep in our bed. but he never slept in our bed before. im desprite what can i do?
2006-08-10 06:43:06 · 28 answers · asked by my_precious_wyatt 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
ok also when i did put him to sleep then put him in his bed hed wake up an hour later and be up for hours becuase he knew he was going into his bed
2006-08-10 06:52:24 · update #1
It might just take him a little while to get used to the new place. It is scary for him.
2006-08-10 06:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Make his room as familiar to him as possible. Did he go to sleep with the TV on before? Perhaps he needs a night light, and play some lullabies for him while he sleeps. Did his bedding change... a favorite pillow, stuffed animal, something special he slept with? Has the lighting changed, street lights before but not now? Maybe it's too dark.
It may take time to find out what the problem is, I don't recommend letting him into your bed, it will make it harder to get him out later. You should though try to make him secure in his room, moving is very traumatic for a child... be patient and just work with him on it. It will get better.
2006-08-10 13:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by corel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is going to sound strange but what I think might help you is'
1. The first three night lay with him on the bed till he falls asleep (a pain, i know)
2. Sit on his bed till he falls asleep for two nights.
3. Stand by his bed till he falls asleep, once again a few nights
4. Stand by his bedroom door , same routine again
5. Put him in his bed on his own and if he gets out keep putting him back in. Do this a few nights and see how it goes, he might need a night light in his room as he does not know his new room. Good luck I do hope I have helped in some way but I did this for my older son and it workedd toke two weeks but he has been fine ever since.
GOOD LUCK I know its hard work but you WILL get there.
2006-08-10 13:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Establish a new routine for him. Make his room as soothing as possible; put in a CD player and play him some music. Get him a nightlight and leave it on. Read him a story. Tuck him in, kiss him and say good night. If he comes out of his room to yours, lead him by the hand and tell him "This is your room". Do it all over again. Eventually he'll get used to sleeping in his own room.
I had the same problem with my son when he switched from his crib to a junior bed.
You've made a major change in his life, it's going to take some getting used to.
2006-08-10 13:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by pynkbyrd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened when I was expecting our second child and our son was almost 2 and we moved him into a regular bed. We had to wear him out before bed...playing with him at the park, swimming, stuff like that. Give him a nice warm bath and read to him, get him into a routine so that he knows what to expect. Then, when you put him to bed, you just have to be strong and if that means that you have to sit in front of the door while he pounds on it, you have to do it or this won't ever go away. After one or two nights of this, he will get the idea. You must stay strong!!!
2006-08-10 13:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by tieia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is just not used to the new place. Try sitting in his bed room with him until he falls a sleep. But dont hold him. make sure he stays in his own bed. You could even let him cry it out. It may take a few weeks, but eventually he will get the idea and be fine. Good luck, We went threw this with our two boys just recently. It took almost two months for them to get used to our new home.
2006-08-11 11:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by butterfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 year old daughter and we went through the same thing. I put her bed in her room and she would pitch a fit. Try laying down with you child till he falls alseep then get up and go to your room. Leave a light of some kind own so when he wakes up he can see to get to your room. If he still sleeps in a crib try standing beside it.
2006-08-10 13:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by brighteyes_616 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok--it just seems too young to be putting a baby in a separate room in a new house. We always kept our babies and toddlers in our room. Its a big world out there! Why shouldn't home should the ONE place a child feels most safe and protected??
It sounds like the big move to your new home is scary to your baby boy...give him some extra bedtime love--show him you will be right beside him in the "big bed" and this will pass soon. They are little for such a short time...
2006-08-10 15:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by quilt-babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start with baby steps. Make him take naps during the day and make him sleep in his bed. This will let him get comfortable with his room and the environment. Understand that he may be scared. try sitting with him until he falls asleep. Show him you care. Read him a story... get him a nightlite... and stuffed toy. get him comfortable. Take him to the store and let him decorate his room. If the room is bare you may need to livin it up a bit. Put superheroes on the wall and tell him that they will protect him. its all about making him feel secure.
2006-08-10 14:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by svmoran87 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My child did the same thing when we moved. It is just a new environment to him and it will take time. The worst thing is to give him what he wants. B/c he needs to get use to it. I would try getting a chair and putting it next to his crib. Leave him in the crib while you sit in the chair until he falls asleep. You might want to have some sleepy time music or read to him while you sit. Sit close enough for him to see you and hear you. This might take some time to get over, but STAY CONSISTENT!!! That's the main key with kids. Even with potty training down the road ahead. CONSISTENTLY teach, stay calm and a routine will fall right in play. GOOD LUCK
2006-08-10 13:55:29 · answer #10 · answered by Krazy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give in.If you start letting him in your bed, it will get worse.I'm having the same trouble with my boyfriends 6 yr old son.We just moved in together and his son has always slept with him.Talking about a hard habit to break.Just stand your ground and in no time he should get used to his new room.Maybe stay in his room with him til he goes to sleep for a couple of nights.Good luck!!
2006-08-10 13:52:15 · answer #11 · answered by j_911_rhoads 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋