How do I get my 2 yr. to go to sleep by herself?

Question

i have a problem. my daughter is 2 years old. and she still will not let my husband leave the room until she is asleep. she likes daddy to put her to bed. the past 2 nights he will read to her and then tell her a story and then tell her "ok, time to go night night" and then leave the room. she will then come out of the room laughing and talking so, my hubby will keep putting her back in the room. after like, the 5th time of this happening, he'll get upset and swat her on the butt. but, she'll keep coming out. then, i will go in the room and try to put her to sleep, but, she will scream and say she wants her daddy to put her to sleep. i know it hasn't been a while trying to put her to sleep by herself, only 2 nights, but there has got to be an easier way! do any of ya'll know any ideas?

Answer 1

Here is what I saw the supernanny suggest to another family with this problem. The first time they get out gently but firmly tell them they need to stay in bed. After that every time they get out of bed, take them back but don't say a word and try to hide all emotions. After awhile, when they aren't getting any rise out of you they will give up and stay in bed. you might have a few nights of doing this, but try to think of how nice it will be when she finally learns to stay in bed and fall asleep by herself.

Answer 2

Well.. I have children and both went through this phase. My theory is they are young once. I make a little bed on the floor and sleep w/ them then my husband will come wake me up in an hr or so .. and sometimes he will do it and I would do the same. I cant help but feel bad when my son doesnt want to stay alone. I did it for my 6 yr. who eventually out grew it around 4 yrs. old. My 3 yr old son still needs us sometimes, others he says no you can go to sleep on your bed mommy.. I swear its only temporary.
I know its not very Super Nanny of us and what not. But again, I love my kids and would do anything possible to secure and insure them that I love them. We only have this time for some years. I dont see any harm in treating them like they deserve!

Answer 3

From what I hear the best way is to put her in bed, and sit on the floor about half way to the door, when she gets up put her right back every time. The next night sit a little further away and so on and so on. Until your no longer in the room. I've heard it only takes like a week or so.

Answer 4

What if he eases out of the room. Say, tonight he sits on the bed with her until she fall asleep. Do this for a couple of nights. Then, let him sit in a chair by her bed for a couple of nights. Then move the chair closer and closer to the door every couple of nights. Finally, let him sit in the chair in the doorway for a couple of nights. I've heard the "pros" tell other people to use this technique. May be worth a try.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

I had the same problem before with my daughter. Well, it is not an instant thing, and since she's just 2 yrs. old allow her to feel that she's always together with you, up to her sleeping time. By the time that she gets a lil older, she will be able to understand when you explain that she has to sleep by herself. Goodluck.

Answer 6

There is always the repetition of putting her back in bed-no talking just doing. Maybe an illuminated lamp, some soft music...something to help sooth her to sleep.

Answer 7

SOUND LIKE YOUR DOING THE RIGHT THING, KEEP IT UP. I SEEN ON NANNY 911 ONE TIME, THAT AFTER THE 2ND TIME YOU PUT THEM IN THE BED, AND THEY GET UP DON'T SAY ANYTHING TO THE CHILD JUST PUT HER BACK IN HER BED. ALSO TAKE TURNS, SO YOU WILL BE INVOLED IN PUTTING HER IN THE BED ALSO. GOOD LUCK