He will go to bed in his own bed, in his own room, but usually by 1:00am he is in bed with us. We just found out we're expecting. So how can I get him to sleep in his own bed all night?
2006-09-08 01:55:37 · 24 answers · asked by mommylee 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Don't let him sleep in your bed. When he tries to come in, put him backj in his bed with a comfortable stuffed animal or something.
Of...just get a King Size Bed and be happy with the snuggle time. It's not a bad thing for kids to sleep in bed with their parents
2006-09-08 01:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son is now 4 and we went though a similiar situation not too long ago, first you need to find the reason for him leaving his room is he scared or something like that. After that when he comes in you need to get up and put him back in bed... DO NOT let him stay in your bed or you'll never figure this thinkg out. He may cry and get angry but keep reassuring him that he's fine and you're right across the hall. The first night or so will be tough but when I did this within 3 nights he was sound asleep in his bed all night! Good Luck ;)
2006-09-08 09:04:38 · answer #2 · answered by jlauren0923 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to be firm on this one, even if it means that the next week or so is hell! You're son has learned that if he comes to your room at night, that you will allow him to sleep with you. Tonight when he comes into your room, I would take his hand, walk him back to his bed, tuck him in, and say "goodnight". I would repeat this over and over until he stays in his bed. After a while, he'll see he is not going to get his way, and he'll stay put. You may want to even consider getting a gate for his doorway, so he cannot leave the room? Also,maybe have a talk with him about him needing to be the "big boy" or "big brother" now of the family, b/c the baby on the way. I guess the biggest piece of advice is: STAY FIRM!
2006-09-08 09:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When he does that get up and walk him back to his room and get lay with him till he falls back to sleep. Don't allow him to keep sleeping with you other wise he will always want to do it.
You could try a warm bath before bed time or ware him out by letting him run around and such before bed time. He will be more likely to sleep through the night.
2006-09-08 09:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow what a lot of good suggestions with a lot of really stupid ones!
Do you have a nightlight in the room with him? Do you keep the door open? A friend of mine just went through the same thing - getting her four year old to sleep in his own room. When he stayed all night she made a big deal of it and made sure he told everyone.
2006-09-12 02:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by trinity2379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when he gets up in the middle of the night don't respond to him let him cry and scream. you know there is nothing wrong with him he just wants attention. When he goes to crawl in your bed get up and tell him to go back to his room. it may take awhile and you will be really tired for a few weeks but eventually he will get the idea and sleep through the night. You just have to remember to stand firm. He can not sleep with you no matter what....
2006-09-08 17:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by :)*taurus tease*(: 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He should have been taken back to bed before you knew you were expecting.The fact that you are expecting has no bearing on your 3 year old. Routine is the answer.
2006-09-08 09:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by dancinintherain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure hes really active in the day, plays alot runs alot etc so once in bed he will be too tired and will sleep all night.
2006-09-08 09:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by Ms_4peace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he napping too much during the day. You may want to cut down on nap time. (I have a 3 yr old) OR he may be going through growing pains if this is an occurance that just started.
2006-09-08 10:01:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he feels lonely and doesn't feel safe I think. it often happened with my grandchild Tanya. She woke in the night and began to cry.because of a dream. so she needed to take my hand in hers and she immediately fell asleep. So you should do smth for him not to wake up. Let him be active, to be pleasantly tired, try to be more in the open air with him and I must say it will take some time and he will get used to it. But remember - loneliness is a great harm for a kid. Be patient. )))) Good luck to you!!! Irene
2006-09-08 09:05:12 · answer #10 · answered by rusteach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋