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Hi, my son is going to be 2 very soon. We just converted his crib (it's a convertable one) to the toddler bed option, with front bedrail. He is not adjusting well, wants us to be in there, we play with his hair, he goes to sleep, has to have us in there to go to sleep. Then, he wakes up about 3 or 4 times a night, also has a slight sniffly cold, but we have his humidifier on and give him benedryl for runny nose last few nights. Its the first week into trying this...any suggestions how to make it go smoother? Would it be easier to go straight from crib to a twin bed?
Thanks! V |
| Posted by genuinemommyof1 on 08/21/2008 10:12 AM
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My son just made the transition a few weeks ago. It took about a week for him to adjust, but then a few days ago he started getting out of bed every time I lay him down.
What I found helped was to encourage his independence, without making him feel like being independent meant I'm not there for him anymore. I asked him to climb up into his bed, and then sat in a chair next to him. I told him I would sit with him for a few minutes, then moved my chair a little bit away. I gradually moved to the doorway, then just outside the door. He got upset about that, but I reassured him that I was right there, even if he couldn't see me. I was careful to leave before he fell asleep, since he has always been very independent at bed time.
After about a week, I would tuck him in and then just go and stand at the doorway for a minute, then say good night and leave, and he would go to sleep on his own.
When he woke up in the morning he would still cry for me to come get him, as though he didn't realize he could get up on his own. I reminded him that he could get out of bed by himself, and that helped.
I think the convertible cribs are great, because it is familiar and still feels like the same thing, just with the side rail missing. Give him some time, make sure he has a security object, and maybe some music or a night light to feel safe. It may take him another week or so to adjust, especially since he has a cold. It will happen, just be consistent and give it time. |
| posted by Marcia on 08/22/2008 07:57 AM
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| Thanks Marcia for advice, I will try those tips! V |
| posted by genuinemommyof1 on 08/22/2008 08:18 AM
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