What are effective ways to make a 2 yr old kid sleep by 9pm every night?

Answer 1

I've got a 3 and 5 year old I had this problem with. Either shorten their afternoon nap time or get them running around more during the day to wear his little body out. At his age just a walk done the sidewalk and back to the house should be enough. Also I have to get them conditioned to going to bed at 8-8:30 with a nightlight and the door closed. For a little while I would stay in their room until they fell asleep, which usually takes maybe 10-15 minutes.

Answer 2

OK I am experienced at this one 5 kids, all of them had a routine except the last one. after 2 years he had one too.
Have mommy/Daddy time, take a bath then read a story and wind him down, A bath always slows the beast within. then go to bed and read a story NO SNACKS, WATER ETC after bath,, I used to tell my kids stories, I'd make 'em up. they loved it. then make sure when they do go to bed it is understood by all that say 9:00 is it you're in bed. If he gets up he goes right back in. Don't let him stay up. I GUARNATEE that within a week (7 days) he will adhere to the schedule. The first few days are brutal but hold the course....But then you have to adhere to it also. You both will be happier for it
Nanny Fran :-)

Answer 3

Get in a routine of putting him to bed at 8:30. Kids need routines and he should get used to it soon. Be consistent and don't make exceptions.

Answer 4

Give a Story telling to your child.

Answer 5

Play with him a lot during the day, so that he is exhausted by that time.

Answer 6

let me know because i have a 3 year with almost the same problem

Answer 7

Whip him with a belt whenever he gets up out of bed. (Hey, it worked on me.)

Answer 8

whiskey and pot(for both of you)

Answer 9

Whiskey

Answer 10

there are none.