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| Marie When my 2nd child was born, my first born started sleeping with us - I managed to get him to sleep in his own bed... at the age of 9 ! Good luck. |
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| sorry, I totally disagree with that method. It may work but it is a lazy method, resulting with the child just giving up due to parents not responding to their needs. Children need to be encouraged on their own and to know that their mum or dad is there if they need them. Going to sleep requires a relaxed environment not one where a child is reduced to tears. Besides you are giving conflicting messages to that child, starting with a warm, close environment with a cuddle and a story, then sudden lonliness. Most adults can't cope with those messages let alone a small child. It is not recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I know this sounds harsh but have you just let your child cry it out in his room. I have found this (although often the last alternative) the only way to get a significant change. Of course reassure them first that you are only in the next room and that you love them, make it a special event, read a story, snuggle, etc then just leave, close the door and don't respond to any amount of screaming. Prepare yourself for a completely sleepless night (perhaps on a weekend) and you may be pleasantly surprised that they eventually get so tired they go to sleep. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| thank you that is a good idea so far he is doing ok with it but if he starts again then i will try your idea! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Try using CD or tape stories for your three year old. have your regular bed time stories then when you turn out the light just put a tape or CD on of their favourite stories. It works for my children and they see it as a treat and something to look forward to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| thanks for the advice i will give it a try. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I've had this problem in the past too. I had my son sleep in a small bed in my room and then moved him into his room after giving it an overhaul and introducing him to Bananas is Pyjamas night light. There were some visits for quite a while, but after about three months he always slept the whole night through in his own room. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| my three yr old had a very bad chest infection and needed to be monitored 24hrs so i let him sleep in my bed to be close to him at night that was when he was two now he is three and i am at my wits end trying to make him feel comfy in his own bed again i have tried just about anything, im getting desperate. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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