2006-11-09 03:54:38 · 11 answers · asked by crystal b 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Come one now! You are the adult. Make sure your toddler is ready for the night, washed, teeth, clean clothes, fed, etc. then firmly carry him/her to their bedroom, tuck him in , read him a short story, maybe sing a lullaby, and walk firmly out of the room and close the door. Oh, maybe he's afraid of the dark. Be sure to use a night light until he outgrows it. Do these things at the same time every day. If you persist in the schedule, you will have conquered the irregularity of bedtime.
2006-11-09 03:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by breaker 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to have a routine. Same time for supper in the evening, same time to brush teeth, same time to read story or whatever. As long as they have a routine that you stick to,that is the same time it will be a lot easier. When my kids were younger, I would let them know, it's time to "get ready for bed" usually about an hour before it was actually time. Then we would brush teeth, get a drink, give good night hugs and kisses to the dog (it was part of the routine) then we would "snuggle into bed" I would read a story, or just have little talks about what happened that day, or what might be happening tomorrow, then turn out lights and sleep tight....I never had a problem with them going to bed or staying there. Good luck!
2006-11-09 12:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by lil_rowdy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a routine, an example...bath, toothbrush, drink of water, story...BED! Every child is different...mine is changing his naps from 2-2hour naps and a 8 hour night to 1-2hour nap and a 10 hour night! You do have to be a little flexible!
2006-11-09 12:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by peace2all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be consistent with him. find a schedule and stick with it. if you want them to go to bed at 9 and they didn't get up tll noon then it probably won't work. wake him up when you get up, and if he is taking naps then after lunch is a good time for that. limit his nap time depending on age. then by the time bed time comes he will be ready for that. It's hard to get on a schedule but be consistent and you will be fine.
2006-11-09 12:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Amber G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband's an ex-marine, and he gets a little rough sometimes, but as far as bedtime goes, he's the boss- one night, our son wouldn't stay in bed. We were also trying to get him in bed by 9 pm every night. After our son came out of his room 3 times, my husband grabbed the belt to a robe and tied him to his bed! He escaped from it twice, but got tired more quickly and went to sleep. Now, all my husband has to do to get our son to stay in bed is to ask if he wants to be tied down. Our son knows that that will make him mad and tired and instead chooses to lay in bed, free, calm,happy, and reading himself one of his books. This works especially well if your child is very stubborn.
2006-11-09 13:39:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really best to start a schedule from birth. My sister did this with her daughter and has no trouble at all. Bath time the same time, naps the same time and bedtime the same time. You just have to stick to it. It's difficult at first, but it will eventually get easier. Best of luck!
2006-11-09 11:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by Shannon L - Gavin's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with being consistent for sure, but we went and bought our son a cat nightlight lamp that has a color changing bulb and holes in the top to make designs on the ceiling. He loves to turn it on himself and then watches it as he falls asleep. He also has a baby with it's own blanket (which is not making my husband happy, but he lets it go) that he takes to bed with him and tucks her in as he's being tucked in. Maybe you could have yours put her babies or stuffed toys "to bed" and give them kisses and hugs to reinforce the routine. Hope these ideas help as well as being consistent.
2006-11-09 12:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by carrie love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that consistency is the biggest issue. Set a bedtime and stay with it, Even if he or she isn't asleep yet- staying in their room with the lights dimmed, looking at picture books, or listening to a low radio can lull them to sleep.
2006-11-09 12:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just have a routine and stick with it each night. he will finally get on a schedule but you have to be persistent, even on the weekends.
2006-11-09 11:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by Texas T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start a routine and stick to it.
2006-11-09 11:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋