She can climb out of her playpin with no problem so I know it's only a matter of time before she starts climbing out of her crib and I don't want her to get hurt. I put up her toddler bed, but she doesn't want anything to do with it. I've tried laying with her. I've tried being stern and telling her she has to do it. Nothing works. She wont even lay down in my bed with me. When we go out of town, she doesn't sleep because she refuses to sleep anywhere but her crib. She doesn't like change. I had to rearrange her room to put the toddler bed in there and she chased behind me screaming the entire time. She was mad at me for a few hours after I was done. I don't know what to do. Please help.
2006-11-06 09:49:34 · 18 answers · asked by a d 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Get her excited about it and you shouldn't have any trouble. Let her pick out her bedding and blankets. Let her pick out a special pillow to sleep with and maybe a new stuffed animal to sleep with her. Get her a night light and some new books to read before bed and that should get her excited about it.
She might have trouble staying in her bed, so if she gets up just keep putting her right back in it each time.
2006-11-06 09:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We made it a big deal to be in a toddler bed. She had a party! We also took out the crib altogether the day she got the toddler bed. That way there was no other option. We took the same sheets and blankets and toys that were in the crib and put them on the toddler bed, so that she had familiar things in there with her. Toddlers don't like change at all- but things have to change regardless. Good luck!
2006-11-07 00:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our son is the same way when he sleeps somewhere else. He has to have his crib... so we might have this same problem. Our doctor said to keep him in the crib until age 2. So for now, I would keep the crib up, as well as the toddler bed... but when she turns two, take the crib away entirely. This way she will see the toddler bed in there- surround it with things she likes- like stuffed animals, blankets. Our son loves his blanket and certain stuffed animals, so I'll just use those in the toddler bed too.
Goodluck.
2006-11-06 18:16:01 · answer #3 · answered by m930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get rid of her crib completely. If she cannot see it, she cannot cry for it. Then, I would try and try every night to get her to sleep in her bed. If she refuses, let her know her only other option is the floor.
A few nights of that, she will be more than happy to sleep in her bed. Eventually, she will exhaust herself to the point it won't matter where she falls asleep!
Be strong, stay focused and remember you are the Mommy, not her.
And GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-06 17:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Fluffy Rover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first start by having her bring her comfort item with her. Then I would either (try again) to lay her in her bed with you laying next to her. this may take some time before she gets used to it but she will eventually be able to sleep on her own in her own bed. If this does not work, what I used to do, is let her sleep in your bed with you. When she falls asleep, carefully put her in her own bed so that you can have a peaceful rest
2006-11-06 18:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by raemom05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's not ready yet, if possible keep the toddler bed and crib both up when shes ready she will lay down on it and go from there.
2006-11-06 18:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her favorite stuffed animal or toy and tell her ..."Bonzo is a big boy/big girl now and is too grown up to be sleeping in a babies bed. Cribs are just for babies. Bonzo needs to sleep in a big girl bed but is a little afraid. Will you help her by sleeping with her? I know what a big brave girl you are, and you can help make Bonzo feel better."
2006-11-06 19:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by Ginger Sling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children were around the age of 2 before I put them in a bed. I took them out shopping when it was time to put them in a bed and let them pick out a special toy to take to bed with them. They were told it was only for "big girls" who slept in their "big bed". At fist they didn't want to sleep in their bed but I was firm with them and told them that their special toy only liked to sleep in the big bed. They soon started to sleep in the bed with their new toy as they wanted to sleep with it. I told a friend what I did to get my children in a bed and she tried it and it worked for her as well. Just try not to force your daughter into her bed she will go in when she is ready . It's good that you have kept the crib in her room once she is in the bed leave it in her room for a while and then ask her to help you take it out when you feel she is ready not to have the crib in her room. I have done this with the eldest 3 children and will be doing so for my 2 younger children. I hope this helps you.
2006-11-06 19:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by putting her to sleep in her bed or yours let her fall asleep then move her - Tell her in the morning how good she did- If not also put your pillow in her bed and read to her but leave the pillow and just lay on the saide next to her the pillow keeps your scent so shes comfortable
2006-11-06 17:59:30 · answer #9 · answered by tr_crtr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bedding that she is excited about is a great start! Maybe if she still takes naps you could start with her taking her nap in her toddler bed and you sleeping on the floor beside her until she goes to sleep. Once she "adjusts" to taking her naps in her toddler bed you can work on nightime. Sometimes it's tough. Good luck!
2006-11-06 20:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋