Question:
How can I get our 3 year old in her own bed?
Annette
2005-12-31 23:57:11 UTC
My daughter has slept with us, off and on, since the day we brought her home from the hospital. I love having her close but I hate waking up in the middle of the night with a foot in my back, etc. I can't get her to sleep in her own bed by herself, all night long, more than once or twice a month. She'll sleep in her bed for 3 - 5 hours, then wake up and come in to our room. Most of the time, she just climbs right over one of us so we don't even know she's there until the morning. Any suggestions on how to keep her in her own bed would be great! She doesn't take naps anymore so it's not possible to cut those out, and gets plenty of exercise and a healthy diet. I've tried the "big girl" bribes but she either doesn't care or doesn't understand.
One answer:
trinity_kendal@sbcglobal.net
2006-01-01 00:04:24 UTC
I had the same problem. All you can do is wait. It takes time for a child to adjust. I know how you feel but you have got to think like the child. I mean if she is used to sleeping in mommy and daddy's bed for so long off and on she is used to it. So all you can do is be patient and give her time to adjust. Or you can close and lock your door til she is asleep in her bed.


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