so he is 18 months old and recently got a toddler bed... the first night went well put him in bed shut his door and he got out was at door for a few minutes then got back in bed... but now he is getting out of his bed with his blanket and sleeping right in front of his door... which is a problem because when we go to bed we always open his door open and check on him...now its really hard to get the door even open.. then carefully move him to his bed I def dont want him sleeping on the floor...suggestions please? He has always been good about going to bed he would go get his blanket we would kiss him goodnight an put him in bed he would talk for a lil bit and go right to sleep..... FYI he seems to really like the new bed its the step2 fire truck one..
How about putting him to bed and then making him stay in his bed and sleep. Wait till he falls asleep in his bed before you leave. That way he will get used to being in his bed. -Connor
You should try tucking him in and giving him his favorite toy and reading him to sleep.Tell him that his new bed is cool and its a big boy bed.Encourage him and make him feel safe.Stay with him for a little while.Good Luck3
leave the door open a crack. since it is a new bed it sounds like hes not sure of it yet and that's why he sleeps by the door. the door is his safety net to get to you and if you leave it open then he will feel safer knowing he can get to you quicker if needed.
You said he got a new bed, my boys did the same thing. it just took time for them to get use to it. We used their old crib as a toy box due to their old toy box broke, found them just a few days ago sleeping in it. took all the toys out. You just got to give your little guy some time and re assurance and more love and patience then you have ever given him in the past.
Just let him sleep on the floor. Eventually he will wake up and realize he doesn't want to be there, and he'll probably get back in bed. It might take a few days or even weeks, though.
