How can I get him to sleep in his own bed?

Question

My 2 yr. has just been cleared of heart disease. Because he was on so many monitors, I had him sleeping with me so I could keep a close eye ( and ear ) on him. Now that he's ok, I want him to start sleeping in his own bed. I've tried numerous things and nothing has helped. He screams so much, I've even had to give him his breathing treatment! Does anyone have any helpful tips?

Answer 1

Take it slow. First move his bed into your room. When it is time to go to bed, tell him he has to sleep in his own bed, but that you are right there if he needs you. If he gets in your bed, put him back in his. Then once he gets used to sleeping on his own, move his bed into his own room. Sit in the room with him until he falls asleep. Keep routines as much as possible. Slowly staying in his room less and less until he is used to sleeping on his own. It'll take time, but stick to your guns and it will be better in the end.

Answer 2

I have a sick 2 year old also, and he loves to sleep with me, but I had to stop it and what I did was turn the TV on and make sure that his favorite cartoons were on and give him a special pillow and blanket and of course his favorite animal and sometimes I even leave the light on until he goes to sleep... Nothing works all the time you just have to be presistant don't give up if he cries go in the room ever few minutes and lay him back down and cover him back up... It will get easier.

Answer 3

First of all I am glad to hear your son is feeling better. My sister and brother-in-law made the mistake of letting their first child sleep with them and were faced with the same problem you are encountering. In order to get my niece to sleep in her own bed she had to sit by her in a nearby rocking chair as she went to sleep. If the bed is big enough you can also try lying down with them your son in his own bed. I believe it took about a month a two before my niece was comfortable sleeping alone. I will be praying for you. Peace. God bless, and have a happy new year.

Answer 4

I had this problem with my first-born and finally my pediatrician recommended a book for me to read. I can't remember the name of the book, but I followed it step by horrible step and by the end of a very long 7 day week my son finally slept through the night in his own bed.

It went something like this......the theory was that they are receiving attention from you once they wake up and it has become habitual. Kind of like having a little alarm clock in their heads. The theory really made sense, but getting him to break the habit broke my heart. Each night I had to let him cry and put him back in bed after he had calmed down, but I wasn't allowed to speak to him at all. I had to lock my door and listen to him beg me to let him in and sleep with me. It was so cruel, I didn't think I would make it through the week, but I stood firm. It really worked! I have also seen this method used on the TV show "The Nanny", but you don't get to see all of the horrid details.

You could try this but with his condition, be sure to consult his cardiac care physician first. Good Luck and sweet dreams!

Answer 5

How about if you lay in his bed with him in his room and when he's sleeping, you leave. Make sure you use a monitor, though, in case he wakes during the night.

Answer 6

i am not sure what to tell you because my boys wanted to sleep in their own bed. but if it was me i would try sleeping with him in his own bed and making him feel safe. and then when he feel comfortable enough to fall asleep i would start sneaking out. and buy him night lights

Answer 7

wait till he falls asleep and carry him back to his own bed, at least he will wake up there

Answer 8

tie him to his bed and put a gag on him to keep him quiet or just keep on sleeping with him until you get help from dr.phil

Answer 9

You Sleep in your BED to get him/her sLEEP in hie BED