2007-01-03 13:45:32 · 10 answers · asked by wilson3396 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Went through the same thing. Try to put her in her big girl bed and sit next to the bed until she's asleep. Everyday move further and further away from her but that she can still see you. After about a week or two depending how shes reacting to you moving further; sit at the door, then go out of the door, then move completely away. Worked like a charm for my son!
2007-01-03 14:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by jule9104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every child is different, and your parenting style will also determine how you make this transition.
Co-sleeping, or the family bed is NOT unusual and about half the families in the USA sleep with their children at least some of the time.
It is NOT a mistake to co-sleep, HOWEVER if you are ready to make a change, you should! You are obviously a loving parent, have a great attachment with your child so I have included a couple of links from two experts that may be able to help you gently and positively make the change.
It is not easy, and it does take patience...and one way may not work..you may have to take a bit of this, some of that until you find a method that works for you and your family. That's what we did and my little guy now goes to sleep in his own bed. Sometimes he comes back to our bed, but that's ok with us!
Good luck!!
2007-01-04 00:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by seaelen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 5 children and all of them slept with me until they were about 12-18 months old. Here's what I did: I bought a body pillow and after I washed it in our regular detergent. Then I let each of the kids sleep one last night with Mama. I put the body pillow in between us while we slept.The next night I gave them our "special" pillow and it worked like a charm. Five kids and this always worked.
Most important is to talk to her about how exciting her big girl bed will be for her. And let her pick out the body pillow. A special pillow or blanket will also help in addition to the body pillow.
2007-01-04 05:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by stfu_mfr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it slowly, baby steps... You might try sleeping in her room for a couple of nights, then falling asleep in her room, but then going to yours. The biggest change for her will be the comfort that she gets from being right next to you. It may take time, and at times be frustrating, but it won't take forever! Be patient and keep your cool!
2007-01-03 21:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by JQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had a VERY hard time getting me over sleeping with her. I was a pre-teen or older before I actually stopped trying to get mom to let me sleep in her and my dad's room. Good luck.
2007-01-04 01:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by lilbooforjesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in your shoes right now. Just keep putting her back to bed when she gets up and don't give in or it will just drag out longer the next night. Mentally preparing yourself before hand will help you a lot too.
2007-01-03 22:38:56 · answer #6 · answered by Tasha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you are paying the price for cosleeping. I hope some other cosleeping parents out there read this and wake up and smell the coffee.
2007-01-04 00:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Jule. Also, maybe she needs a "special" stuffed animal or something (the dog, maybe??) to comfort her.
2007-01-03 23:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her cry.... Put her in the bed and let her cry, do not go in, do not give in. Once the decision is made stick to it....
It will be hard, but you have to do it now.
2007-01-03 21:49:00 · answer #9 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good luck with that!
2007-01-03 23:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by euphoriarevelation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋