2Yr Old Won't Sleep in Her Own Bed

I was progo with #2 we set up his room and bed and just put him to bed there and shut the door. of corse he cried children know what buttons to push to make mommy crack. I had to go to where I couldn't hear him. it took about 45 min. before he fell asleep. this happened for about a week. now he loves to be in his room. every morning, he knocks on his door to let me know he's awake.

when are son was born now 2 my husband was deployed so he slept with me and when daddy would come home on leave he would sleep in his crib. My husband was injured and came home early so then he wanted to be with daddy all the time so at first we got him a play pin in are room to sleep in had no issues. Then it was time for him to get out of are room about 4 months ago . We redid his room for what we thought he would like and the toddler beds there hard and not comfy so we bought a twin bed bought him all new bedding that he picked out and we havent had a issue he still comes creepying in at some point at nite and thats okk we think everything comes in time 1 step at a time

I had to respond to this one after reading all the advice. I have 3 children (a 2 year old still in my bed) and 2 step children. They have all been part of a family bed. I understand the frustration, but I have to add that it is such a short time in the overall picture of raising a child that they actually want to share a bed with their parents. They all eventually like sleeping on their own, usually after they have acheived some independence and are very secure within the family. As much as it would be nice not to clinging to the edge of the bed while my son stretches out sideways, or even to be able to kiss my husband good night without crawling over a 2 year old, I do cherish this time I have to snuggle with my little guy, as I'm sure he won't want to do for too much longer.

I also have a 2 yr. old who has slept in our bed since the day he was born. I listened to my father about how the bond was important since I was unable to breastfeed and let him sleep in our bed. A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided that it was time for change. We got him a toddler bed. What we do is we put him down in his bed, with his night light on. One of us will read him a story and always sing a song. Then that same person lies on the floor next to his bed until he falls asleep. It usually takes about 45 min. total. Most of the time he ends up in our room about 4am. But we don't expect him to stay there all night considering he's been sleeping with us for so long. Whatever you and your husband decide to do, just remember that the process is a long one. And if you haven't started potty training, I would consider waiting until the bed transition is a little smoother. Too much change at once will make him digress. And when/if you have a second, definately expect some digression. I hope this helps.

You could try to put her in her own bed and read her books. Try finding her books about being a big girl and sleeping in her own bed. I had to do this with my youngest son. Reading him books in his room before he fell asleep, helped him understand that this is his room and if he goes in and goes to bed like a "big boy" he gets books read. Hope this helps a little and good luck

I understand it can be hard to listen to her cry, but if you want her to sleep in her own bed, I think you are going to have to listen to it. It took me about 2 weeks to get my youngest to sleep in his own bed. He would cry, scream, yell, everything to get my attention. I just ignored him. If he got out of bed, I just put him right back. I'll admit there were a few sleepless nights, but now I tell him it is time for bed and he goes and crawls in by himself.
Good luck
T.

well J. you really have to be firm I know you dont want her to cry but at 2 you have to start puttng your foot down or you may really end up with other problems she wont take you serious. 2 is the right age to start breaking bad habbits you may want to lay with her in her bed or if its a crib stick her in there and stand by the door tell her its bed time and good night a hour is a long time to cry my daughter went through it you really just have to stay strong and stand your ground let her cry for awhile I know it may break your heart it did mine just follow through like I said it will only get worse if you dont my daughter is 4 now she still will push it until Ive had enough the new thing I do is make her get out of bed and stand for 5 minutes in the middle of the room then ask her if she is ready for bed she sometimes get mad and throws a fit so she has to stand longer what I'm trying to saying really is just hang n there and follow through

You have to be resistant. I had this problem and my daughter is now 7. She just started to sleep in her own bed a few months ago, but we never pushed her to sleep in her own bed till now. You can go in her room and sit with her untill she falls asleep. Start a reutine like reading a story then patting her back or whatever works for her. Once you start this, it has to be every night the same time and same ruitine.

The best thing my husband and I ever did was get our 2 yr old a twin size bed. He never slept in his crib and could only fall asleep with us. When I found out I was pregnant with #2 I was in the same boat you are now. Instead of the crying/fighting method we chose to get a twin size matress and put it right on the ground in his room. We would lay with him until he fell asleep and then WE would move without disturbing him. He would still come in our room if he woke up during the night but only for a little while. As soon as he stayed in his bed all night long we started weening him from falling asleep with us. We'd just sit next to his bed and when he was comfortable with that we started slowly moving away. It took probably 6 months because we weren't as consistant as we should have been but he did start falling asleep in his own bed by himself. It was the most amazing thing. He reverts back maybe one night in a month but that's all. The key is using a bedtime routine Whether it's bath and a book or snack and a story or just jammies and quiet time. I was amazed how quickly my 2 year old started to understand when it was time to lay down and close his eyes. P.S. NO ONE could be as stubborn as MY son was 2!! LOL!! So I know this works even with that hurdle. Good Luck!!

Have you tried to slowly move your daughter from your bed by having a bed right next to your's for her to sleep in for awhile & the slowly moving that bed further & further away as she gets used to sleeping in her own bed. Depending on the child, trust your own judgement, this may take days, weeks or months. But eventually the goal would be of course to be slowly moving her into her own room as she gets more comfortable sleeping on her own. I also know there are quite a lot of websites & articles on this subject if you just type 'the family bed' into Google or another search program, I am sure you will come up with some good info! It is a tough transition but hang in there & you'll be just fine!
Good luck!

I wouldn't worry. My son is now 4 and often sleeps next to me. I already told him that when he goes to school, others may be laughing at him because he's a mommy boy. Give him words what to say like: "I sleep next to my momma because a bad wo/man can take me away from my room" "I love my momma" "I don't sleep next to my momma anymore, I'm a big boy" etc.... From what I know, my son will stand up for himself and grow out of the sleeping-with-momma stage eventually.
Have you heard/seen about a 12-years old kid sleeping next to their momma every night? I haven't.

Good luck!!! mine are soon to be 2 and 3.5 and they still sleep in my bed. I have no idea how to get them out but if soemthing works for you let me know. When I can afford it I'm just buying a bigger bed:)

I can totally relate. My 28 month old sleeps with me still. I have tried several times to leave him alone and he crys so har that he nearly pukes. I also have to lay down with him to get him to sleep.. Unless we are traveling and he passes out from being tired I am the one to lay him down while dad enjoys watching TV downstairs. Grrr... anyway.. We do have one on the way but not due till next June. I tell my self I'll handle it differently with the next one..
I don't have much advice here but thoughth you'd like to know your not alone.
Take Care,
C.