changing to bed from cot

[kawazuki]

well we have ahd to put DD 21 months into a bed as she is very clever and figured out how to climb over the rails when fully up
so we were scared one day she will slip and catch her chin or nose and hurt herself.

well last night was her first night and it went ok

but how do u get them to stay in their bed.
she got up once at 9 to come out and say hi little cheecky thing she even bought her pillow out to sit on the lounge and watch a movie with us.

then we heard her walking up the hall at 1 am. with her pillow again trying to get into our sons room to sleep with him

and then she was up at 6 am very odd for her, she usually doesnt stir all night till 7 am.

is it because she knows she can get up she is up or is she just not feeling secure without the side on her cot anymore?

and tips as to how to keep her in would be great.
we dont have a saftey rail on the cot, as its only 10-15 cm off teh floor anyway and we have her bean bag next to the bed incase she rolls out.

thank you

[Ryatha]

I would love to be able to let you know how to keep them in their bed, but I do know what it is like. DD still gets up every now and then to get into bed with us and she is 5.5 yo! But the best thing is to take them back to bed, snuggle them down and leave them to it. Eventually the stay there most of the time and it is only an occasional visit outside the bedroom.

Goodluck!

[kawazuki]

thanx
i wouldn't mind ehr in our bed, but she is a true worm and wriggles and jiggles and chats in her sleep. lol

[Rachel]

I think the getting up is just a part of their new found freedom. DD did it up to 6 -7 times a night when she first went into a bed. If you find some tips on keeping them in bed then I would be interested in them as well. DD no longer gets up through the night (unless she wants to go to the toilet) but she is starting to play delay games when going to bed and walking out doesn't stop her anymore as she just gets up again. Persistence seems to be the key and she eventually will get the message that it's not up for negotiation.

[Papillon]

Darl, don't wanna put a downer on it lol but DD is 4 and we still have not found something that has worked. And we have tried EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All that changes is the excuse's as she has gotten older, they have gotten better!

Good Luck!

[kawazuki]

well she stays in once she is asleep

but she is getting up it is taking about an hour to get her into bed, and im exhausted.
day time is worse.
last night she stayed in but only becaus ei layed next to her on the bean bag and pretended to be asleep..

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