i need help

[boomba]

I found Ds didnt like the portacot cause it was really hard. We got a special cover thing from one of the baby stores which has a bit of padding and it worked a treat! Also mybe use the sheets he sleeps on the night before? And make sure he is totoally asleep before putting him in?

Good luck xx

[[M]umma[M]ia]

i was gonna say the sheet thing. Even use the sheet that you and DP slept in the night before?

[sunshine_sieben]

Yeah, I would add extra padding, too. They are so damn hard. I would try putting the portacot in his room and putting him in there once he's asleep.

You know what, you might even find that you'll have no problems getting him to sleep when on holidays. he'll probably be so exhausted that he'll sleep anywhere. That's how DD was when we went to Germany, anyway.

By the way, you're not the only one, I have not had a night away from DD since she was born either. And she just turned 2.

Sasa

[Lisa]

I agree with needing extra padding. My DS is 2, and we use a single bed doona on top of the port-a-cot mattress and it is covered with the fitted sheet from his cot. Since we started to put more padding on there, DS has had no issues in sleeping in it. We also started him off right next to my side of the bed.

[krysalyss]

I second the comfort thing. Also I would put him in there sometimes during the day with one of his favourite toys. Get him used to it so he doesn't feel scared or alone in there. Play games like peekaboo etc. or read him books in there. We also have a nightlight that DS has had since birth. It is invaluable when we have to go away because it is something that never changes and brings him comfort. Basically don't push him as you want him to be happy sleeping in there. It is just a matter of him getting used to it really and that happens quicker if he is happy in there.
When DS is resisting going to bed I always let him take whatever toy he is playing with eg. truck. He just has a play and is nice and relaxed and goes to sleep better (usually lol!).

[sirenz]

thank you everyone for your suggestions.

I do put extra padding in there because i did find it to be a little hard, so thats one thing i got right anyway.

I am going to set it up now in the lounge room so he can check it out and play and see that is nothing to be scared of, then i might try him in it for his day sleep.

I will definately use his sheets too, thats a good suggestion.

thanks ladies, i will let you know how I go.