We have a two year old daughter who falls asleep no problem at around 7 o'clock but not in her own bed. When we try to lift her into bed she wakens then gets hysterical to a point where she is physically sick. Then she is awake until we take her to our bed where she can sleep soundly for the whole night. Any advice?
2007-10-04 10:33:57 · 12 answers · asked by trueblue1872 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes the worst thing you can do for a child is letting them fall asleep then try putting them in their own bed as they wake up and think where the hell am I, very disturbing for them. You will have a very trying time ahead but after 2 days can guarantee your child will sleep in own bed. Firstly you need to make sure you have night light on in her room then have bed time routine eg, bath, story bed. She will not be happy about this as it is not what she is use to and will keep getting up but all you have to do is return the child to bed first time stating it is bed time, time for sleep, and all times after that say nothing just keep putting your child back in her own bed. You will probably do this anything from 20/60 times but if you have perseverance it will work. Think of it this way hard work for 2/3 days but very much worth it in the long run. Good luck!
2007-10-04 10:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by ???? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What worked for our daughter who didn't even sleep through the night until she was 2 1/2 years old. See we made the mistake of putting her in our bed from the get go and boy we learned from that. We put her in what we called it a big girls bed. Really it was just a twin bed. We put side rails on so she wouldn't fall out. It took time and alot of putting her back in but you have to keep doing it. Don't give in even once. And eventually she slept all night in her own bed. Good luck.
2007-10-04 10:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by wbg121561 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child was doing the same thing. We were trying to get her to sleep in a toddler bed but she would Scream and Cry. After awhile We decided to try a new bed After a few nights of my husband or I sitting by her bed letting her hold our hand untill she was asleep She wanted to go to her "big girl" bed. We Always leave a light on for her and Let her know that if she needs us we are right outside the door. Good Luck!!!
2007-10-04 10:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by Pogo Addict 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sleep in her bed until she falls asleep. When she's asleep, get out of the bed and go to your own room. If she comes in during the night, ask her what is wrong. Solve the problem to the best of your ability and send her back. She might ask you to go with her. Repeat as necessary, but gradually let her grow independent. This may take some time.
2007-10-04 10:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by Athena_Starfire 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
keep putting her back into her own bed cause they are fly lil so and so's start off with her in her bed and you sitting next to her dont talk to her just sit there until she falls asleep each night move a little further and further away from the bed until you can get out of the room if she wakes up during the night get straight up and put her back into her own bed without too much talking.... if that fails call in super nanny cause she seems to work wonders GOOD LUCK X
2007-10-04 10:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by doodle_bug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't let her all asleep in your bed, start putting her in her own bed have the same routine every night and if she gets up during the night put her straight back into her own bed no matter what kind of fuss she make. If you give in even once and let her into your bed then she knows she can make a fuss and get what she wants.
2007-10-04 10:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by wizzbith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put her in her own bed. Stick with it and don't give in. Try not to lose your temper! It may take a while but it'll be worth it in the long run. If it helps, lie on her bed with her until she falls asleep. Just don't give in, if you do then she knows that she's in charge and your life will be hell. Good luck.
2007-10-04 10:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Trizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get into a routine. Be calm. Bath and then to bed. Choose a story to read to her. Finally say goodnight and light out. If she comes out of her room take her back to bed. She will grow out of this. Do not worry. Do not be tempted to take her into your bed. If she comes through to your bed during the night, take her straight back to her bed. As she gets older or when she has an understanding create a reward chart. This will encourage her as she will have a goal and will receive a reward/treat. Give her all the love and cuddles and reassurance you can. Talk to her and explain why she is to sleep in her own bed.
Hope this helps. I have been through this myself. One day it will just fall into place - she will listen to you as long as you stick to your routine and don't give in.
2007-10-04 11:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by Sidge1968 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest as hard as it sounds you must try to get her to fall asleep in her own bed so if she wakes she will not be startled because this is not the place she fell asleep. We went through the same with my son it took ages but now he sleeps through! Try lying with her until she drops off the first few times it'll probably take hours but it'll be worth it in the end!
Also does she still have a nap in the day that also helped my son to sleep through stopping his naps, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind!
Good luck I hope it all goes well!! xx
2007-10-04 10:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by Girlie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, you shouldnt have started her sleeping in any bed but her own. i know you wont like this but it works, put her in her bed and leave her there. yes she will scream and cry, but eventually she will get the idea that that is where she belongs. but unless she is throwing up from crying, DO NOT go in there, that will only tell her that she is winning.
2007-10-04 11:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋