how can i get my toddler to sleep by his self?

Question

i cant get my 2 and a half year old to sleep by his self how do i get him to????

Answer 1

I'd start by getting him a regular twin bed. Many parents get those toddler beds and for whatever reason, they don't want to sleep in them. Explain to them that your bed is big enough for only 2 people and his bed is big enough for one 1. At night put him in his own bed. Put a blanket and a pillow next to your side of the bed on the floor and tell him that if he NEEDS to come into your room, that's where he can sleep.
It'll take some time and getting use to but he'll eventually learn to sleep on his own and that the floor isn't that comfy lol. Start a constant rountine with him: bath, brush teeth, read a book and be tucked into his bed. We went through this with my youngest one. He only comes into our room now in the morning when he wakes up.
Saying "this is your bed. Stay here." isn't going to work.
Best wishes =]

Answer 2

I agree about getting the regular twin size bed instead of a toddler bed, you don't have to put it on a bed frame, this will make it closer to the ground so it's easier to get up and down. Both of my kids hated the toddler bed, my daughter said it hurt to sleep on it and would end up sleeping on the floor by morning. Needless to say, the toddler beds didn't last very long at all! I let my daughter pick out her own bed and blankets and pajamas, and she did the rest herself!

Answer 3

Bless your center! Start atmosphere your alarm clock and getting up even as each and every morning. Start a activities for either one of you that is composed of emerging rapidly (no longer lazing round in mattress), getting a bath or bathtub, getting dressed, brushing tooth, combing hair, and coming to the desk for breakfast utterly dressed. If you're a keep at dwelling mother, check out going for a best stroll after breakfast. When you get dwelling, check out to not permit your daughter nap till the afternoon, after which just for an hour or so. It's going to take every week or possibly a little bit longer, however should you stick with a strict activities finally you each will probably be again within the swing of daylight residing. I want you good! God bless!!!

Answer 4

Well first of all the kid is only 2yrs old. So be patient and it will happen. Your child is probably scared to be by himself. Do you keep a light for him on in his room or do you have it pitch dark and are one of those parents that closes the doors on their kids. Let's not scare the kid. Both of my boys were diff. when it came to this. One took awhile to get used to it while the other didnt have a problem. I'd lay down next to my 2yr old and sing to him or scratch his back to relax him. He felt secure in knowing that I was near. I then leave to my bedroom. He'd sometimes wake up in the middle of the night or early morning and sneak into the bed w/ me. My husband and I havent sleep next to each other in long time b/c of the kids. But hey, they're young and they wont be young forever. Just have patience.

Answer 5

The key to making a toddler sleep by himself is consistency. I went thru this with my step-son. You have to redirect him to his bed when he gets up at night. We started by putting his bed in our room and slowly getting him used to his "big boy room". Make the room special and decorate it so you can capture his attention. Eventually we put his bed in his room and he was okay with it. It took us a couple months, but now he is 4 and he sleeps in his own bed every night. Also, you can try soft music, a fan, special toy, etc...anything that is comforting to him may help. Good luck!

Answer 6

Be consistent. Give a him a bedtime routine, like a bath, brushing his teeth, reading a story. Tuck him in to bed, and leave. Then don't let him come sleep with you. He will adjust if you are consistent.

Answer 7

Make his bed with fun sheets, stuffed animals. Read a book with him. I would sleep on the floor with him while he sleeps in his bed. Once he gets use to sleeping in his bed you can go in your bed.That's what I'd do.

Answer 8

wow, i read all of these answers, and it just made me think thats whats wrong with all of the youth of today. put the kid in the bed and tell him thats where he sleeps. peroid. its really that simple.

Answer 9

toys. his favorite blanket, teddy bear, hugs, and a story.