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We bought a 3-in-1 convertible crib when we were expecting our son: starts out as a crib, then one piece comes off (what will be the "foot-board"), and then later, the side walls come off and the front and back are used for a full-size bed. Anyway, it looks pretty much like every other crib I've ever seen, with vertical "poles", and lately, my son has been getting his arms or his legs stuck in them.
It's not a dangerous situation...it just takes a simple twist of the limb to get it out, which he's usually too upset to figure out for himself at the time.
It's become a nuisance and another "excuse" for crying and putting off going to sleep at bedtime.
I thought about putting back the decorative pads for the cribs, so his limbs don't accidentally slip through the rails while he's moving in his sleep, but I'm afraid he'll just end up playing with them or using them to climb on during the day while he's playing alone in his room.
Any tips of how to prevent this from happening?
Answer
We don't have a big issue with this, though my daughter (two next week) takes her favorite stuffed animals to bed, and makes a sort of nest of blankets to sleep in. She lines the blankets against the rails.
There are also these mesh bumper type things, and i'm pretty sure that you can get taller ones, but I thought those were pretty cool. Some come with a kind of tent structure to put over top to keep kids from climbing out.
or, as someone else suggested, you could just try the toddler bed out, gradually. I'd start with just nap time until he's comfortable with that, then progress to all night. it'll take a little patience, but from what I hear, it tends to be easier when they're younger (no idea how old your son is). I've heard of kids transferring to toddler beds at 12 mos, and typically they stay in bed a lot quicker than an older toddler. (maybe I've heard only exceptions, but, might be worth a try?)
We don't have a big issue with this, though my daughter (two next week) takes her favorite stuffed animals to bed, and makes a sort of nest of blankets to sleep in. She lines the blankets against the rails.
There are also these mesh bumper type things, and i'm pretty sure that you can get taller ones, but I thought those were pretty cool. Some come with a kind of tent structure to put over top to keep kids from climbing out.
or, as someone else suggested, you could just try the toddler bed out, gradually. I'd start with just nap time until he's comfortable with that, then progress to all night. it'll take a little patience, but from what I hear, it tends to be easier when they're younger (no idea how old your son is). I've heard of kids transferring to toddler beds at 12 mos, and typically they stay in bed a lot quicker than an older toddler. (maybe I've heard only exceptions, but, might be worth a try?)
how do i get 5 year old to sleep in new bed?
Melinda Su
shes had it over 6 months she has new dora blankets and a nightlight. she will play in her room in the day. but will sleep on couch or living room floor at night. hy wont she sleep in the new bed. what can i do to try to get her used to it
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Answer
Help them overcome nighttime fears. Many children want to sleep with parents because they are afraid to sleep alone. They may be afraid of the dark. They may be afraid of "monsters." They may have real issues that are causing fear. Talk to your child to find out why she wants to sleep with you and then arm her with tools that will make her feel secure. This might mean giving her a flashlight, a bottle of monster spray or teaching her a saying that will make her less afraid.
2
Make his bed and bedroom more desirable than yours. Moms and dads tend to have great big beds that are soft and warm and fun to sleep in. Make your child's bed fun in a way that is unique for him. Put up a tent over his bed. Add a feather bed under the sheets (for kids over 5). Consider a loft bed or full-sized bed (based on age). Do a bit of decorating in exchange for a promise to sleep in his own bed.
3
Have snuggle time in the morning. If it is snuggle time your child does not want to give up, then give them snuggle time in the morning. After she has slept in her bed all night, allow her to come into your bed for a 15 minute snuggle time before you start your day.
4
Send her to the bathroom when she wakes up. Some kids get up because they have to go to the bedroom. Habit, however, brings them to mom's and dad's bed instead, where they may also have an accident. When they stand over you saying "I woke up," just answer, "because you have to go to the bathroom," and then direct them there.
5
Return them to their beds. Be persistent about bringing them to their beds every time they try to get into yours. Give in one time, and you have given them the idea that if they nag and whine, you will let them in.
6
Lock your door. Once the child reaches the age of 8 and 9 (and are of equal maturity), lock your door. This way, they cannot sneak into your bed on those times when you are sleeping too deeply to protest. This will also tell them that they need to be invited into the bed and are not allowed access to it whenever they want.
Help them overcome nighttime fears. Many children want to sleep with parents because they are afraid to sleep alone. They may be afraid of the dark. They may be afraid of "monsters." They may have real issues that are causing fear. Talk to your child to find out why she wants to sleep with you and then arm her with tools that will make her feel secure. This might mean giving her a flashlight, a bottle of monster spray or teaching her a saying that will make her less afraid.
2
Make his bed and bedroom more desirable than yours. Moms and dads tend to have great big beds that are soft and warm and fun to sleep in. Make your child's bed fun in a way that is unique for him. Put up a tent over his bed. Add a feather bed under the sheets (for kids over 5). Consider a loft bed or full-sized bed (based on age). Do a bit of decorating in exchange for a promise to sleep in his own bed.
3
Have snuggle time in the morning. If it is snuggle time your child does not want to give up, then give them snuggle time in the morning. After she has slept in her bed all night, allow her to come into your bed for a 15 minute snuggle time before you start your day.
4
Send her to the bathroom when she wakes up. Some kids get up because they have to go to the bedroom. Habit, however, brings them to mom's and dad's bed instead, where they may also have an accident. When they stand over you saying "I woke up," just answer, "because you have to go to the bathroom," and then direct them there.
5
Return them to their beds. Be persistent about bringing them to their beds every time they try to get into yours. Give in one time, and you have given them the idea that if they nag and whine, you will let them in.
6
Lock your door. Once the child reaches the age of 8 and 9 (and are of equal maturity), lock your door. This way, they cannot sneak into your bed on those times when you are sleeping too deeply to protest. This will also tell them that they need to be invited into the bed and are not allowed access to it whenever they want.
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