B.V. asks from Springfield, MA on January 01, 2010
My 19 Month Old Wont Sleep in Her Crib Anymore
My 20 month old daughter has slept in her crib since she was born. She never would sleep in my bed even if i layed her in it. Recently she hasnt wanted to sleep in her crib and when i do put her in her crib she cries and screams hysterically for hours until i take her out. Her crib is in my room and has always been but she does not want to sleep in it during the night. i also tried a toddler bed but when i converted her crib into the toddler bed she was hysterical until i put it back into her crib.
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N.S. answers from Boston on January 02, 2010
At 20 months we put my son in a twin bed on the floor. This worked great for us because it actual got him sleeping in his own room. However he does come in our room in the middle of the night. We don't mind because prior he was a co-sleeper. I also know it won't be forever and some nights he makes through on his own.
L.B. answers from Stationed Overseas on January 01, 2010
I co-sleep on purpose and love it, but realize it's not for everybody. If you've had her in a crib until now, co-sleeping probably wasn't in your plan so I wouldn't suggest you start at this point.
My suggestion would be to get rid of the crib though. If you're comfortable use a toddler bed with a rail, if you're not just put the crib mattress on the floor so she can't fall out and hurt herself.
It could be she simply had a bad dream and is making a bad association with the crib or it could be she's just tired of the crib.
Hope that helps.
C.S. answers from New London on January 02, 2010
19 months isn't too young to be in a toddler bed. Have you thought about that? It might make everyone happier. Good luck!
T.B. answers from Boston on January 02, 2010
Dear B.,
I not a conventional mom who believes in stricting my baby to sleep in the crib if she doesn't want to. (I have a 15 month baby) I believe that a happy baby is the best baby and a baby is most happy when she/he feels safe. Maybe your child suddenly has become more aware of her surroundings and does not feel compltely safe alone right now. I do believe that babies goes through stages and maybe this is one. Personaly I would give her comfort and if that means trying to have her closer when she falls asleep, in your bed or a pack&play in your bedroom for a while I do not think that would hurt her in anyway. Good luck!
M.M. answers from Boston on January 02, 2010
Get her a toddler bed.
J.M. answers from Boston on January 03, 2010
Are you sure it's psychological and not physical? Just thinking you might want to have her checked out for an ear infection or teething - anything that might make her uncomfortable laying down. Good luck!
S.I. answers from Chicago on January 01, 2010
That happened to me,i was not strong enough to keep her crying there till she go to sleep and get it there is no way but crib,I MAD a big mistake and put sleep next to me in my bed...she is 4 now and she is still sleeping next to me...that effect me even my realationship with her dad!!be strong and leave her cry till she learn that this is her bed.
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That happened to me,i was not strong enough to keep her crying there till she go to sleep and get it there is no way but crib,I MAD a big mistake and put sleep next to me in my bed...she is 4 now and she is still sleeping next to me...that effect me even my realationship with her dad!!be strong and leave her cry till she learn that this is her bed.
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