DD1 (2 and half) is suddenly terrified of going to sleep, she refuses to nap unless she is in the pram or car seat & if you try to put her down or even mention the words, bed, sleep or night time she starts screaming and becomes hysterical.
We have tried so many things. staying with her till she falls asleep, putting her in bed with us, putting her back in the cot etc.. nothing works she only falls asleep from exhaustion.
Just wondering if anyone had ideas on why she is suddenly like this & any ideas to help her.
mmm maybe try a big girl bed, that way of she needs to come into you she can. we've found lately that DD1 will sleep much better with the door wide open, shes never said she was scared but we think she was, does she have a night light??
Take her to the GP and get a good thorough check up - issues like a hidden ear infection or reflux may create a pain response associated with lying down.
Other thing, our 2.5 yr old recently started having some sleep refusal - we've discovered that leaving the door open and the light on in the hallway has helped. Scared of the dark. Too many 'scary monster' chasing games at child care, I think LOL.
DD scared of going to sleep.
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I dont have any advice for you sorry, just wanted to offer a 
Hopefully its a stage that doesnt last too long.
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