My daughter is soon to be 3 on feb 1st. Over the summer she woudld sleep in her room although she has never beena good sleeper still wakes up several times at night just for reasuance that she isnt alone in the house. Well I decided to re decorate her room and give it some personal touch she loves Princess's so we bought some light pink wallpaint and pretty princess border so when we were re doingher room which took about a week and a half she slept in the living room either on te sofa or we would make her a little bed on the floor. Well she got used to it so once her room was done she woudlnt sleep back into her room. She even tells me if she lays in her bed she will cry. My parents have told me dont worrie about it if she is comfortable in the living room then keep her there. But I really want her in her own room. Any advice?
My name is V. and I have 3 kids. All of my kids went through a phase where they wouldn't sleep in their room. Try letting her fall asleep wherever and then putting her in her room while she's still asleep. She might wake up and try to go back to the couch but if you're consistent with it she may become more comfortable in her room. That along with some really cool night lights might help. That's what worked for me.-
Hi there, does your little girls take naps? If so try making her take just her naps in her room to get used to it then if that goes well try nights again. Or could you camp out on her floor for a night or 2? Good luck!!
I can tell you from experience - GET HER IN HER OWN ROOM NOW - try sleeping in her room with her for a few nights or until she falls asleep. You have to be tough on this or she will never learn to be independent. My daughter is 7 and is still sleeping with me - I gave in too.
You need your privacy and so does she. Just remind her that you are there for her and that you will be so happy when she is safe in her own bed. Stay with her until she falls asleep for a few days. Good luck.
Hello, my name is P. S. I have a 3 year old who did the same thing. You dont want her sleeping in the living room b/c she needs to understand that it is not a bedroom. what we did for a while was we would let her fall asleep in the livingroom and then move her to her bed it took awhile but she'll get the hang of things. But note stand your gound if you dont she be right back in the living room.
P.
I went through something like this with my son years ago. I agree with Sandy that you have to stay firm and it's best to get her used to her own room as soon as possible. I listened to a friend's suggestion and it worked like a charm. In a week and a half my son was sleeping in his room without a problem. The first two nights I slept with him in his bed. If there's no room in your daughter's bed I'd suggest making a spot for yourself on the floor next to her. The following night I sat next to the bed until he fell asleep and every night after I slowly moved about a foot or so away from the bed until finally I was out of the room completely. His room happened to be right off of the living room so if he started to fuss I just talked to him from there and he calmed down and went to sleep. I did put a night light in so if he woke at night he could see but after he realized he was sleeping alone in his room, like a "big boy" he would actually tell me to stay in my room because he didn't need me to sleep near him anymore. He was 3, he had slept with me or in my room since he was born to that point so I was amazed at how well my friend's suggestion worked. I hope you find something that works for you as well.
my daughter just recently started doing this to me. She started the monsters in my closet thing and when she goes to papa and nanas they allow her to sleep in their bed, which i do not agree with. My daughters birthday is also feb. 1 she will be three. We also redid her room in pretty disney princess so we thought she would love it and not be scared but it didnt work and insists on sleeping in the playroom. Not to play with the toys at night, because she doesnt, shes just more comfortable there. If i try to put her in her own room and refuse she sleeps there i have to go through hours on end of screaming and crying and its not worth it. I think that if shes sleeping good and comfortable where she is, let her be. she will eventually grow out of it. Good Luck!
I would have her sleep in her bed but line up all her stuffed animals, dolls etc. around her for "protection." Get some "go away monster spray" (air freshener). My kids do well with a three song cuddle. Each of my kids has a CD Player and a specific CD they listen to for falling asleep. After reading two stories I cuddle with them through the first three songs and then it is time for mom to go. Quite frankly, my son rarely ever makes it through the three songs. Good Luck
S.,
Don't stress the kid. Let her sleep where she will. We have a "tiger cave" at the end of the couch in the living room and our son likes to sleep there fairly frequently--and he's 5. If you force her into her room, she will not be happy, and not sleep well. Ask her if she wants to have a campout on the floor of her room. In another year, she will probably sleep in her bed just fine. Stop trying to impose your will over hers when she has clearly communicated a preference. Children already feel like nobody really listens to them.
Best wishes,
K.
