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I have a 20 month old who now can climb over the railings of his bed. The bed itself is only 3 feet from top to floor. I'm worried that he's going to fall for one thing, but the other is now that since he's learned how to get out, he's battling me with sleep time. What do I do???!!!

2006-11-08 13:32:03 · 14 answers · asked by lotzamoney4jocey 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

14 answers

Just keep putting him back in bed. I gave my son a spanking on his butt, but most people frown on that nowadays.

2006-11-08 13:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well, first off i think that you should prob get him a big boy bed so that he doesnt get hurt. And then maybe before bedtime do something calming.. read a story, talk about the day etc.. And maybe set up some kind of reward system for nights that he goes to bed and stays there. Maybe a sticker a day for a special dessert at the end of the week? My 3 yr old is still in a crib..I thank God every night that he goes to bed so well and doesnt crawl/climb out of it.. Actually I'm hoping that when I switch it over to a big boy bed later this week (he is finally potty trained and I need him to be able to get up himself) that I'm not on here asking for help keeping him in his bed LOL! But anyways .. the stories and such helped me with my older girls now 11 and 9. Best of Luck to you

2006-11-08 21:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by mommy of 4 5 · 0 0

First, remember that 'this too shall pass.' Though it is hard to believe, things will change faster than you can possibly imagine. He is at the beginning of developing his independence. This is natural. It's your job to make sure he is safe. I've always heard that the best thing to do is to let the rails down if they start learning to climb over them. (Not as far to fall.) It won't help keep him in any better, but at least maybe he will not get hurt as bad when he does fall.
Next, set and keep an established routine. Feed him his supper, let him play and try to keep it quiet and as reserved as possible as the evening wears on. Give him a bath after a little snack or milk. (A warm bath may work wonders, still works on me!) Keep bedtime the same time every night. No deviations. You may want to start waking him up a little early and cut back on his naps to one small one during the day. One of my babies loved to take naps and the other one couldn't tolerate naps for long because she couldn't sleep at night. Probably no more than an hour at this age and with his activity. You might try reading a story to him to calm him and establish that routine.
Anyway, good luck.

2006-11-08 21:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle P 1 · 0 0

When I first saw this question in the family counsel room where
I was a junior in pre-med I thought this is something to do with
feeding habits. Though that was not the only answer, the
usual responsive child having bad sleep is generally going to
require rocking, or cuddling. This response was successful
at over 80 percent. If there is pollution in the building, or area
the bed may need air freshening, or checked for dampness.
Then there is the keeping them IN the crib with a small chuckle
doll that makes some sweet noise, a squeakee duck works ok.

2006-11-08 21:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by mtvtoni 6 · 0 0

If he can climb out of his crib perhaps it's time to graduate him to a toddler bed, which is lower than an adult bed. You need to set a firm bedtime routine. Start about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before bedtime, give the child activities that lead to bed such as a bath and/or reading a story. Don't let him play any games or watch TV since that will excite him and make him want to stay up. Once you put him to bed, if he climbs out of bed put him back only once. Subsequently ignore him (unless he does hurt himself) because he climbs out to get your attention. If you don't pay attention to him he'll realize that you're serious.

2006-11-08 21:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0 0

dont punish him just use the incentive way it will work with him because he still young and not be able to make defrenciate between right and wrong

Children are not born knowing how to be well behaved. They need help and guidance from parents and other careers - and as all parents know this isn't always an easy job

Talking to other parents with children of the same age it may work and help u
Children learn that they get attention by doing things parents don't like.

A better way to encourage good behavior is to remember to praise them as often. This doesn't mean never reprimanding them for doing something wrong. But it's important to criticize the child's behaviour rather than the child as a person. Instead of saying, "You are very naughty", say something like, "I don't like what you're doing", or, "We won't allow that behavior".

Set limits for your child
Let children know what behavior is allowed and what isn't. Setting limits makes them feel secure. Be consistent about what is and what isn't acceptable.

2006-11-08 21:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by micho 7 · 0 0

I have a four year old granddaughter who has the same problem. What I found works is putting a clock with hands on the dial (the analog type) in the room and telling her I'll be back in ten minutes to tuck her in and kiss her good night. I point to the clock and tell her where the "big hand" will be when I get back. After ten minutes I go back in. Most times, watching the clock waiting for me puts her to sleep, if not we repeat it in ten minute increments until she falls asleep. Usually not more than two times works. She's so intent on watching the clock, she doesn't get out of bed.

Good luck.

2006-11-08 21:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess 2 · 0 0

Everytime he getsout put him back,give him a treat or something nice. Everytime he gets out do the same thing, if he eventually stays reward him every night he does not get out of bed.

2006-11-08 21:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

try telling him he can pick one stuffed toy or something like that if he stays in bed actually with my daughter it works if she takes one of our pillows of our bed i guess she can smell us and feel at ease maybe try a putting him in a bed make him feel special like he is a big boy now who sleeps in a big boys bed and if its possible try a tv and his favourite dvd they fall asleep really quick all this works for me maybe something will for u good luck maybe wait also till he is tottaly ready for bed thats what i do no fighting that way good luck

2006-11-08 21:38:35 · answer #9 · answered by butterfly 1 · 0 0

i used to let mine fall asleep with me then put her to bed. or get in the bed with her. wrong i know best thing ive found is to try to turn the lights off and try to ignore them sounds bad but if they know you will react they play up more.

2006-11-08 21:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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