How To Keep Your Toddler in Bed ALL Night: Sleep Training Method

How To Keep Your Toddler in Bed ALL Night: Sleep Training Method
2023 UPDATE: Check out my proven & gentle toddler sleep training program here: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/b...
You're ready to get more sleep at night, but your toddler just won't stay in their own bed. Maybe your toddler won't fall asleep on their own, or they come into your room in the middle of the night.
If you're ready to start a gentle sleep training method for your toddler, check out this video!
Let's get your toddler sleeping in their own bed all night and for naps too!
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TRANSCRIPTION:
In this video, I’m answering a question sent in by a tired mom on our Facebook Live Q&A Call. I hope you enjoy it.
I would say that unless your toddler is climbing out of the crib every day and it’s a safety risk, then don’t take him out of the crib.
If your child isn't a climber, leave them in the crib as long as possible. Until at least age 3! You will save yourself and your toddler so many struggles!
Step 1: Communicate your expectations
The first thing I recommend when you have a toddler is to communicate your expectations every day. Keep it short, upbeat and happy.
Say, ‘You’re such a big girl! I’m so proud of you! Tonight, you’re going to sleep in your bed. When you wake up in the night, Mommy’s going to come and give you a kiss, and then you’re going to go back to sleep cuddling your favourite teddy.”
Step 2: Choose your preferred sleep training method, suitable for your child.
Then you’re going to have to choose a method that’s going to help her fall asleep at bedtime relatively quickly, without getting out of bed and running all around.
There are so many different ways you could do this. You could do a super quick method. You could do a long, drawn-out method. It really depends on a lot of different factors.
Here's an example of one you can do that works relatively quickly. It’s nice because you get to stay in the room with your little one.
I would just say to her, “I’m going to stay in the bedroom with you tonight until you fall asleep. I’m going to be right here with you.”
I would get a chair and put it right up next to the bed and sit next to it while she falls asleep. Do your normal bedtime routine. Then turn off the lights, give her a kiss and sit next to the bed super quietly. Just say, “I’m going to sit here until you fall asleep”.
If she hops out of bed and starts running around the room, or starts sitting on your lap, say, “Mom’s going to have to go for a few minutes unless you can get into your bed”.
You’re going to encourage her to get back into her bed and then you’re going to go quiet again. You’re going to have her stay in her bed until she falls asleep. Then you can leave her room. I would sit next to her bedside for about 2 nights.
On Night 3, I would move my chair a few feet away. I would sit there and I would explain to her, “I’m just moving a little bit away, but I’m still going to stay here until you fall asleep.”
I would do that for 2 more nights.
On Night 5, I’d put my chair right inside the doorway.
Night 7: Move chair to the hallway for 2 nights.
Night 9: Pop in and out of the room. When you say you’re going to be 2 minutes, always go back. Always keep your word. Pop your head round the door and if your child’s awake, just say “I love you. I’m just going to go talk to Daddy”, and blow him a kiss.
After a few times of this, your child will probably be asleep. You can continue to do this for several days until your child gets more and more comfortable falling asleep on their own.
Night Wakings
You’re going to do the same thing when they wake up in the night. Just walk her right back to her bedroom. Sit in the chair until she falls asleep.
You can put a baby gate at her bedroom door. That will limit your child’s ability to roam around the house. You’ll hear her in the night, you just go to her and put her back in her bed.
Come up with a phrase that you use over and over and over again to remind her that it’s time to sleep. You could say, “It’s time to sleep”, or “Goodnight”.
Naps
I would just do the same thing at nap time. I would say, “I’m going to sit in this chair until you fall asleep”.
The more consistent you are, the quicker she will comply.

[@jlethal1983]

Good video.. I too am at the transition stage. My little man is going to turn 2 next month but he has already mastered the art of the crib climb out so I built his toddler bed and we are on night 2. I already adapted the calm/soothing/brief technique from crib routine to toddler bed routine but Added the quick sit n back scratch method til he falls asleep then I walk out quietly. Hasn’t failed me yet. The reassuring phrase of “I love you buddy, it’s time to go to sleep” is the go to for him to know it’s all good.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Thank you so much for sharing! Also, check out this resource for more helpful tips :) Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/toddler-getting-out-of-bed-repeatedly-2

[@soulfultruths6672]

This is helpful I’m dealing with my four year old son ... He is so determined to get back in my bed

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Glad it is helpful :) Consistent boundaries are key. Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@meralynparisvlogs7328]

Very informative thanks for sharing.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! So glad it was helpful! Best, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@samanthahector1541]

My toddler is just over 2 and I had to take one of the rails out because she was climbing out off bed.....months later she’s constantly waking up, sometimes is awake for 2 hrs at a time, she starts telling me about her day and I would see her tossing and turning

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi there Samantha. I've replied your question on another video. Thank you. Panagiota, BSMS Support Team

[@pinkcow1945]

I have been watching the "toddler" playlist and haven't found anything that caters to my daughter, she just turned 2 and a 6 weeks ago she was falling asleep on her own perfectly. 4 weeks ago we left our home due to a wildfire and lost everything. From going hotel hoping and my parents only place she could sleep was in the bed with myself laying next to her. We moved into a new house 1 week ago and still needing to sleep with her, once shes asleep I can sneak out but within a hour she is back up screaming. Ive tried everything...

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello and thank you for your post! I am so sorry to hear about your home. That is truly devastating. It sounds like your LO just has to get back into a routine, which can definitely be done! Check out these resources for helpful tips! You can also try to put a chair next to her crib instead of sleeping next to her and then gradually move the chair away from the crib each night until you are out the door. Is she still in a crib? Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/2-year-old-sleep-problems-solutions www.babysleepmadesimple.com/exhausted-moms-survival-kit

[@pmthedonutgirl5221]

Ive done this one ive also done the patpat method if they have a full size bed i always reccomend the baby gate its a must imo

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes! Baby gates are very helpful! Alyssa, BSMS Support team

[@heavymaiden85]

What’s the patpat method my my 2.5 year old refuses to go in toddler bed so we are changing to a single soon & they settle down on our bed then I transfer she has kept coming into us since April tired 😪

[@RubyHodson]

New follow here! Finding your videos very helpful. My son turns 2 next week but he is struggling with his cot. Most nights he wakes up from hitting his head on the side or getting his feet stuck in the gaps (very stuck, it takes me twisting and turning to get him out) and I can only get him back to sleep with a bottle. I have tried putting bumpers up but he just pulls them off. Would you still recommend leaving him in the cot until 3 years? If so, how can I stop him from hurting himself? Thank you!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, check out Vertical Crib Liners (on Amazon.) They "soften up" the crib and your little guy shouldn't be able to take them off. Yes, I believe you should leave your toddler in the crib as long as possible. Until he's jumping out and it's a safety risk! I hope this helps.

[@edithtorrico5423]

I really love your tips, but what do I do if my 2 years old cries when I'm even setting next to her? Should I pick her up? Should I let her cry? She won't stop until Im in the bed with her or pick her up😢

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello Edith, We are glad you are enjoying the tips! It is SO hard to see our LO's cry. It really pulls on our Mama heart strings. It sounds like your LO is using you as a support system to fall asleep. The great news is that your LO is the perfect age to fall asleep independently (in her own bed by herself)! When she learns this skill, then you will see she is capable of sleeping 11-12 hours straight at night. She will get the sleep she needs to handle her busy little toddler brain (and those big emotions), and you will get the break and rest you need too! I really recommend looking in our Big Kid toddler program! This program will walk you step by step to teaching your little one "how" to fall asleep independently. There are several steps that need to be done to really build that solid sleep foundation. We help hundreds of families every month and really hope we get the chance to support your family too! CLICK HERE to learn more-->www.babysleepmadesimple.com/baby-sleep-consultant Best, Alyssa, BSMS Client Support Manager

[@thedaudakids4622]

If I stay with my 20 month old toddler in his room he won't even try sleeping hes just want to play. So I sit on the chair and and a few minutes I leave the room. He cries for 30 seconds and he's out. I think it's because I keep to our routine so by the time he needs to sleep he's already tired.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! It sounds like your routine and consistently is really helping your LO sleep well and stay on a schedule! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@gallnoemi9182]

Hi Jilly My 2 year old goes to daycare and they nap from 12h-15h (we live in Hungary) I think it’s too much nap for him so we are struggling to put him to sleep in the evening. Unfortunately there is no way to change his nap time as this is how it works in the daycares in Hungary. We would like him to sleep from 8pm but it always take an hour for him to fall asleep. So we moved his bed time by 30 mins hoping for him to fall asleep by 9pm but it still takes 1 hour for him :( We are doing the camping out method and we are near the door but we are kinda stuck there. He screams non stop if we try to leave his room. He does not stop screaming I am not sure what to do anymore. He also wakes up every night screaming and he only calms down if I am right next to him so he can touch my hands feel that I’m there. I can’t just go and sit at the door because he doesn’t stop screaming. Please help I’m not sure what else to do.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Oh no how difficult. And daycare won't cap his nap at all? Lots of communication with your LO at this age. He really will understand what is going on. Explain that you will be back to check on him. Our program can also help with this with detailed guides on how to remove yourself from the room gradually using the chair method: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/21-days-to-peace-quiet-program Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@hellondioo]

Alright, I m going to try this tonight. Wish me a luck.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Good luck! Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@carolokumura8590]

How did it go? Trying it out myself, not feeling very hopeful.

[@hellondioo]

@@carolokumura8590 did not work for us, she woke up 5 times and nobody could sleep. We tried it for few nights. We end up sleeping in her room in separate bed, even now sometimes she wake up middle of the night to check are we there. The good news is we all get to sleep now.

[@sarabell5067]

Hi ! Thank you for the video ! My son is 2 and we still assist him in falling asleep... he wakes up an hour after we put him in his bed then he wakes up 30 to an hour later freaking out that were not there. Do you think the vhair method would address both falling asleep independently and encouraging him to fall back asleep on his own when he wakes an hour after using the chair method or should I hang about for an hour so he still sees me when he wakes again? Advice is sooo appreciated!!!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes the chair method would definitely work! As it will help you to progress to him falling asleep without you in the room which means he won't be waking up looking for you :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@charleena]

My toddler is about to turn 3 and we have a routine of her falling asleep next to me while I nurse my 5 month old and then I will put them in their own bed. I think she knows she is being transferred to her own bed but she will be fine and continue to sleep.... until some random time of the night she'll wake up and call my name (we do sleep in the same room) and I have made a bad habit of just getting her and putting her in bed with us because she just falls right asleep. What surprises me though, is that she does not choose to climb out to come in bed with us she just calls my name. I want her to stay in her own bed all night, can you please help!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi there Sadonah. Please try implementing the tips from this video for a few days. Also, here on our you tube channel you can watch the replay from Jilly's Live Q+A about transitioning out of cosleeping. Here's the link --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5y1nWebedWWh7M Hope these help! Panagiota, BSMS Support Team

[@shbor09]

My 2.5 year old jumps out of the crib for 1-2 hours every night. She will not sleep in the toddler bed though. When she jumps out she knocks on her door and opens it. I then go to her and firmly yet still caring tells her that it is bedtime. I put her in bed, tugs her in and say good night and leaves. This little routine continues as mentioned for 1-2 hours. I cannot do what you suggest as I have a 5 month old that needs me at the same time for nursing and helping him fall asleep. I am a single mom so I do not have the help of a partner. What would your advice be for me?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi there mama! Sorry to hear that you're struggling and you have to handle this alone. We recommend limiting nap to 1.5 hours at this age. Shorter nap can help toddlers be more tired at bedtime and fall asleep easier. If you can't sit in the room with your toddler, that's ok. Keep doing just as you are- firmly and lovingly walking her back and letting her know it's time to sleep. You can add in a "treat" in the morning if she closes her eyes and goes to sleep now. (A lollipop or video, for example.) Also, make sure bedtime is 5 hours after waking from nap. That's the "magic spot" for helping toddlers fall asleep easily. Not too long, not too short! And please check out our 2 year old sleep guide here --> www.babysleepmadesimple.com/2-year-old-sleep-problems-solutions. It's filled with tips to help your little one sleep better day & night. Hope these help. Panagiota, BSMS Support Team.

[@whitneyhaberer5274]

Just moved my 2.5 year old son to big bed due to climbing. He is a STUBBORN strong willed boy. What do you do if they just keep coming to your room? Right now I am just sitting in a chair til he falls asleep. If he wakes me up at night I do the same, but he reaches a point where he's up getting me every 30 minutes 🥱.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi there Whitney! I know you must be exhausted. Please try implementing the tips from this video for a week or two. And also check out our 2 year old sleep guide here --> www.babysleepmadesimple.com/2-year-old-sleep-problems-solutions Hope these help. Panagiota, BSMS Support Team

[@fatguyalwayseats]

My 3 year old goes to sleep just fine around 6pm but almost always wake up around 11-1 and sneaks into our room and we don't know he has come into the room till we wake up in the morning exhausted from being kicked all night and he wakes up around 530-6. Do you have a recommendation for dealing with this?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi there Andrew. Thank you for your message. Have you tried implementing the tips from this video? Also, please check out this guide --> www.babysleepmadesimple.com/toddler-getting-out-of-bed-repeatedly-2 Try implementing these and let us know how things work out. Panagiota, BSMS Support Team

[@sarellyquezada7577]

I did at the beginning camping out method at the beginning (August 2021) and until now . She doesn’t want to stay in bed . It has been 3 months of waking up , fighting to go to bed . It’s very hard :( my daughter got used to me sitting next to her now she cries because I don’t do that .

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello Sarelly, It can be super challenging when our LO's aren't sleeping well and the toddler bed transition can be extra tough. Often times, some schedule adjustments and routines can really help get our LO's STTN and staying in their beds. We would love to help. Definitely email us at [e-mail]. We can point you to the best program to help your LO. We also offer personal consultations on Zoom! We hope to hear from you and get thing back on track! :) Sincerely, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@belfernandes1]

Some people put a safe lock on the kid’s door so they don’t come out from their bedroom. Do you recommend that? I guess he is trying to come to my bed or get my attention, maybe if he knows he can’t reach me, eventuality he won’t try again. What do you think?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi! Thanks for your comment :) It really depends on your family and if you are comfortable with this approach, but I have heard that some people have success using this method. I would really encourage you to check out our Big Kid program, where we tackle this problem from many different approaches. Please see more here: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/big-kid-sleep-training. Thank you so much! Ingrid, BSMS Support Team

[@elliecashell7863]

Out of curiosity, why is a crib so important until 3-4? My 1.5 year old has been in a normal single bed for about 3 weeks now. He's always been a terrible sleeper, still breastfed and until recently mainly co sleeping. We tried him in a Moses basket, crib, toddler bed and he would literally scream for hours until he was with me which is how we ended up co sleeping. But since he has a normal single bed he's in his own room, on his own and only wakes 2 -3 times a night rather than hourly like while he was co sleeping. I won't be changing if it works for us I'm just curious x

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi Ellie, That's great that your toddler has responded well to a single bed. The reason why we prefer the crib until at least 3 years is because it keeps your baby safely contained while parents are sleeping. Unsupervised babies & toddlers can get into dangerous situations playing in their room unattended or roaming the house. It's for safety reasons. So if toddlers aren't yet climbing out of the crib, we recommend keeping them in the crib until they're of an age where they can understand that they need to stay in it all night (usually around the third birthday.)

[@elliecashell7863]

@@Babysleepmadesimple thank you! That makes sense! Makes me feel better about the bed too, as although he never managed to climb out of his crib he is most definitely a climber! Definitely not what I planned to do. I never wanted to co sleep, or have a baby that doesn't sleep , or breastfeed past a year but hey ho! Roll with the punches I guess 😂

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@elliecashell7863 Exactly! 😉

[@bella-vn1ev]

im an older sister who takes care of my younger siblings. I start High School next week and im trying to get my 18 months old sister on a sleep schedule but its hard since she only has a toddler bed. Any tips?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, that's very strong of you! Wow! It's very difficult to keep an 18 month old in a toddler bed all night, and it can also be unsafe since they're way too young to understand that they need to stay in bed. We really want to keep babies in their crib until the age of 3 years old, minimum. Is there any way you & your parents could get your sister back to sleeping in a crib? It'll ensure better sleep for years, instead of struggling with the toddler bed until she's old enough to understand. /Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@bella-vn1ev]

@@Babysleepmadesimple we have a small house so we aren’t able to get another crib since my baby brother uses her crib, she usually sleeps with me or my mom instead of her bed.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@bella-vn1ev Ok, no problem. We can help you with this. Your mom would need to be onboard with a sleep training plan, so is it possible for her to email us so we can make a plan for the family? Email us at [e-mail] /Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@kellyscott1968]

Can we put our 2.5 year old back in the crib after he's been in a toddler bed for a while and now he won't stay in the bed?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

You can certainly try! Talk about it with him during the day (for a few days) and really hype it up. Let him know how exciting this bed is and he gets to sleep with his favorite stuffed animal etc.... If he can't climb out you could buy yourself another 6-12 months of peaceful sleep. My daughter didn't transition out of the crib until 3.5! Good luck.

[@kayleemason7591]

So our toddler doesn’t have his own room due to remodeling purposes. Would this work if his bed is in our room?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes! We actually have a member of our support team who still room shares with her 4 year old twins. Clear boundaries and staying consistent are key :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@lacecalotes3941]

I have a 21mo. old and we’re trying to transition before baby #2 comes in 3 months. Right now she goes down for the first leg of sleep on her own, But when she wakes up in the middle of the night she’s inconsolable and is so used to us moving her into our bed… not sure if the chair method will work here or what to do to get her back to sleep without taking her out of bed and rocking her. HELP!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi! Congrats on baby #2! Is your 21 month old in a crib or toddler bed? Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@lacecalotes3941]

@@Babysleepmadesimple we start her off in a crib and she eventually moves to our bed.

[@lorest3]

My 3 1/2 year old was sleeping on her own since 4 months. For the last month she needed to be cuddled before bed. She wakes up around 12am and i have to pat her back until she falls asleep. Then, she wakes up around 2-4am and will not go to sleep on her own. I’ve spent up to 1.5 hours trying to get her to go back to sleep in her bed but she’ll only stop crying if she sleeps with mommy/daddy. Help!!! I don’t know what to do anymore.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Aww I'm so sorry to hear that. We're happy to help you in a private consultation, please book a time and let's work this out! Here is the link: programs.babysleepmadesimple.com/30-minutes-private-consultation-checkout/ Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@whika070]

I put my 2 year old son in a toddlers bed. He was fine the first week, then hell broke loose. He does not like naps or bed time anymore. He screams unless I’m in the bed with him or touching him when I’m on a mattress on the floor. He will fall asleep, then I sneak out. I don’t like hearing the distress in his voice. I am so tempted to put cot back up and put him in it again. Should I put him in the cot again?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello and thanks for your message! Was he trying to climb out of the crib? If not, we really recommend trying to keep your little one in the crib as long as possible (even until 3 if you can). It will really help his sleep to stay in it as long as possible and he will be able to handle the responsibilities of a cot when he is a little older! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@whika070]

Unfortunately I did not know about the climbing sign. Since he was two and sleeps on a cot bed at daycare (with no problems), I thought he was ready. I put him back in the cot.

[@wits692]

We moved our toddler from her crib to a bed and after the first night, it has been a nightmare. We thought she was ready... We were wrong! We try to do the night routine and then leave but she does all she can to keep us in there... I want a book.. I want this.. I don't want that. Etc etc.. I'm about to out her back in her crib!!!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Try to give your toddler clear boundaries and be as boring as possible! We also have this guide on helping the transition: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/how-to-transition-toddler-from-crib-to-bed Clare BSMS Support Team

[@mamads5551]

So my 2.5 year old daughter will lay in her bed for 4 hours before falling asleep just staring at me!!! I sat in that chair for 4 hours. No talking nothing! Whats going on? She wakes up at 9 am or sometimes 8:30 and doesn’t nap anymore. We start bedtime routine at around 8:30 and it takes 2-4 hours every night of just looking at me for her to eventually drift off. Help

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, Sorry to hear that. There could be a number of things going on, we would love to help you figure it out via a private consultation. You can book it here: programs.babysleepmadesimple.com/30-minutes-private-consultation-checkout/ That way, we can talk to you and give you personalized support. Hope to see you there! Have a great weekend. Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@marleenpetres6255]

My son is 2 and he jumps everytime so I took one side off but my problem is he won’t sleep if I don’t rock him to sleep and he wakes up at night and cries for me to shake him again I tried everything to not shake but nope it’s not working.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Aww I'm so sorry to hear that. We're happy to help you via a private consultation: programs.babysleepmadesimple.com/30-minutes-private-consultation-checkout/ Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@fathmathrafaa6950]

Due to circumstances we have to sleep in the same room with toddler and he gets in our bed every night and refuse to sleep. How to stop this?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! Can you install a curtain in your room to separate the space a little bit? This can really help your LO feel like he has his own space. Also, check out this resource for helpful tips! www.babysleepmadesimple.com/toddler-getting-out-of-bed-repeatedly-2 Best, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@jasminemoore4768]

My son is 19 months and I just got him potty trained. During the night he will take his diaper off when he goes potty and potty all in his crib. Do you still recommend keeping him in a crib or start working on a toddler bed so he can potty at night?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

I DEFINITELY wouldn't transition him to a toddler bed. It's way too early! For now, have him wear an overnight diaper and a sleep sack so he can't remove it on his own. You can put the sleep sack on backwards if he's able to unzip it. It's ok to potty train during day and keep diaper at night for now since he's so young! Here's a blogpost to our favorite sleep sacks: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/best-baby-toddler-sleep-sacks/ Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@jasminemoore4768]

@@Babysleepmadesimple it never crossed my mind to put his diaper on backwards! I’ll give that a try. Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@jasminemoore4768 You're welcome! Yes, putting the sleep sack backwards is a great trick. Good luck! /Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@jenniferanecito6020]

My two years old niece wakes up at night always and cry, she will go back to sleep after 30mins or hour of sleep she will cry again...

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Is she getting enough daytime sleep? She could be overtired? At this age most children still need a nap of at least an hour during the day. Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@jeniasevieri6536]

Hi! Thanks for a helpful video. My son is not quite 3 yet, but he started climbing out of the crib each time, so we had to remove the 3 bars of the side of his crib. Now he uses his whole power to get out of the bed - so we sit next to his bed cutting off all the escape ways. But as soon as we move one meter from his bed, he jumps out, runs to play or escape the room. The camping out method seems inapplicable for us. What else can we try?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello and thank you for your message. Check out our crib to toddler bed video here for helpful sleep tips! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/how-to-transition-toddler-from-crib-to-bed

[@karla301992]

What can I do at night when she wakes up? We sleep in the same room. She has her own bed

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi! You will want to use one of the sleep training methods for the beginning of the night to make sure your LO falls asleep independently. Then, use those same steps for any middle of the night wakings! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team Sleep Training Methods Explained: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/sleep-training-methods-baby-toddler

[@muslimahsierra177]

My almost 2 year old is trying to climb out of the crib lol

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Oh no! Make sure to prioritize your little one's safety. Many parents navigate this issue by getting a private consultation with us and find it very helpful: programs.babysleepmadesimple.com/30-minutes-private-consultation-checkout/ Hoping to work with you soon! Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY]

How about the strategy of giving the toddler a teddy bear to hug?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes you try a lovey if it works for your little one. Loveys are known as “transitional objects” because they help children transition from dependence to independence over the first few years of life. Panagiota, BSMS Support Team

[@DANIELLE_BREANNA_LACY]

@@Babysleepmadesimple It Certainly works very well for many. My aunt gave me a special teddy bear from build a bear workshop when I first born. It always comforts me and helps me sleep very well.

[@shubinakhatun8625]

Hey, can I apply this to my 18month old? Recently I’ve been tapping her to sleep and singing to her, she cannot fall asleep otherwise. She starts to cry hysterically if I just sit there and give her minimal contact. Thanks

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes definitely. You can then try and reduce the contact each night :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@shubinakhatun8625]

@@Babysleepmadesimple thanks for the reply. I’m on day 5, my toddler was crying hysterically. Maybe she had an extinction burst. If that’s the case, should I hold her to comfort her as every time I put her in the crib she keeps crying. Thank you

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@shubinakhatun8625 We can guide you through sleep training with your little one and support you through our program. It is currently on sale for Black Friday. These are the kinds of questions our clients ask all the time. www.babysleepmadesimple.com/21-days-to-peace-quiet-program Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@mansourehdehghani9456]

The sad part is she always gets where she wants with me😭

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Toddlers definitely have a way to test boundaries! I would definitely recommend looking into our Big Kid course. It is a course designed to teach your LO how to fall asleep independently while being based on positive parenting principles. We would love to help your family! CLICK HERE to learn more--> www.babysleepmadesimple.com/big-kid-sleep-training Best, Alyssa, BSMS Client Support Manager

[@bernadette2722]

Sounds like a stupid idea! what if you go to father that’s exhausted from working all day he’s not gonna sit there in a chair for hours waiting for the kid to fall asleep!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

This idea has worked for thousands of families! A few nights of (inconvenience) for parents can set up families for years of amazing sleep! While this is one idea, we have other methods that may work better for other families. Every family is unique! We often recommend families do any sleep training when over a weekend or when a family member has a few days off from work. I remember how exhausting it was when my LO's weren't sleeping well. My husband and I just teamed up, and within 6 days, they were sleeping amazingly. It has been almost 5 years now and we still have little champion sleepers. We would love to support your family too! CLICK HERE to learn more -->www.babysleepmadesimple.com/big-kid-sleep-training Best, Alyssa, BSMS Client Support Manager

[@honestreviewer5322]

100% chance this will NOT work with my kid.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, this method works great for some toddlers and other little ones need different sleep training methods. That's why our toddler sleep program has SEVERAL step-by-step sleep training methods for parents to choose from. They're loving, safe and effective! If you're interested, you can check it out in the link below.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

www.babysleepmadesimple.com/big-kid-sleep-training