Friday, November 14, 2008
I need some advice!
So Ethan is quit the climber he loves to climb on to chairs, on and off the couch etc... well the other night I went to put him to bed and he was crying and crying which is unusual cause he is a really good sleeper and always is in bed at 8:30 so it was no different than before why wouldn't he go to sleep? Well Mike walked past his room and his little fingers were sticking under the door and he was saying "daddy, daddy" (knowing that his dad is a sucker and would get him) he climber OUT of his crib ahhhhh.....so needless to say that night was a nightmare he wouldn't go to sleep we put him in his bed a couple of times and within a few seconds he was out with his fingers under the door so finally after no sucess we let him lie in bed with Mike and I and we put on his favorite movies Cars (that we watch and least once a day) and after lots of tickles he feel asleep and we put him in his crib. Of course the next morning when I went to get him YES he was out walkin around his room. The last few days he has taken naps which is nice I don't know what I would do if he wouldn't but when it comes to bedtime he isn't haven it. I don't want him to keep climbing out cause it's quit the fall and I don't want him to get hurt or break an arm or anything, but after he climbs out he wants to go watch "cartoons" and I won't let him I don't want him to think he can get out and watch tv. Last night after 3 times of him climbing out and me putting him right back in I finally just rocked him for what seemed like forever and just kept telling him that cartoons went night night and it is his turn to go night night blah blah... but so my question is what do I do?? I do have a toddler bed one that my dad built me when I was little so we could put that up and then at least he could crawl back into bed? But he is only 20 mos is that to early for a toddler bed? Any suggestions????? I need my sleep back! HELP!
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Ok, so I'm not sure what my advice is worth, but bed time is bed time. My sisters all think I'm strict cause I DON"T EVER let my kids sleep in my bed. but, my kids sleep all night in their own beds, and theirs still get in theirs all through the night... and I'm just too stingy of a sleeper I guess. I think kids need to know that is mom and dad's space. If my kids are sick, or scared, or whatever I will make them a bed on my floor, but that's all. I think you're doing right by just putting him back in his own bed...even if it takes 100 times, the next night may only be 99, as long as you are consistant he'll get tired of the game pretty quick. But, when you give in (even once) then he knows all he has to do is cry a little harder, or climb out one more time, and you'll give in. Just remember he's learning his sleep habits for the rest of his life. I say you probably better put him in the toddler bed, even though it will be easier for him to get out of...if you're consistant about his bed and bed time he'll get used to it, so while it might be hard for a little bit, it will be way easier in the long run.
Dude Kelly still doesn't know how to climb out of her crib! I love it! Make sure that you have the mattress as low as it will go so he can't just climb over. If that doesn't work, just join the club! I honestly have not slept a whole night since Kelly was born. If he is just going to climb out whats the difference you might as well get him a toddler bed so he doesn't get hurt.
I am glad we didn't get to that with grace. This is was we did do, grace was in a twin bed when she was like 18 months old (because I was pregnant and due when she would be only 21 months old). This might sound horrible, but it worked! We locked her in her room, and she had to cry it out if she got out of bed. We would just unlock the door when we went to bed. She was actually really good about staying in bed though. Did you have to make him cry so he would sleep through the night? It's the same concept. I would say put him in the toddler bed and don;t give in by going in his room. He will figure it out and eventually not get out of bed. But be consistent! Thanks for your sweet comment on our page=) I am glad we can keep in touch! Hope all goes well for you and Ethan!
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