Posted by
Mrs Mwangi
17 yrs ago
I am just curious, has anyone had this problem? My son is 2yrs 8 months and still loves his cot (which he is almost growing out of it). His sister is on the way two months to come and I need to use the cot for his sister. I have tried to make him use the big bed but he cries and points at his cot and once in it he falls asleep. He doesn't mind taking his afternoon but not nigt time.
Any advice on how to go about it before I give in and buy those fancy car beds.
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Well, you have been putting him in the cot anyway, right? So he knows he can get what he wants.
- Start by removing the cot from the room. Have him watch. At the same time, explain that he is a big boy now.
- Encourage.
- Be firm. Do not put him in the cot, ever. No matter how much he cries. Better to get the crying over with now than to have to deal with it once #2 arrives.
- The crying will pass.
- Maybe take the bumper from his cot and put it in the bed. That way there is continuity.
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Thank you.
I wanted to add about the crib removal. Have him help out. If he participates in the removal of the crib, this cements in his mind that it is gone, but in a positive way. If he comes up one day and it is simply gone, he'll feel betrayed.
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We bought a new toddler bed for our daughter when no. 2 is about to arrive in 2 months too...... she instantly liked the bed, but didn't want to be in the room by herself. Her crib was in our room, until we moved to our new house. So the challenge was huge!
What worked for us was like someone said, put her favorite toys, and played with her all the time during the day.... and what worked for us was we bought her brand new bed sheets that had her favorite cartoon characters on there. She instantly loved her new bed, and I would sleep with her on her new bed until she falls asleep after bedtime story. Took 2 weeks, she eventually would go to her own bed when it's bedtime. Crib forgotten because I told her Mommy can't fit inside.
Good luck !
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For my little I also took out the crib bumpers and got bed sheets which have the same design as the one my daughter used in her cot. Try it! I think it worked on my daughter as she still had some "part" or familiar things in the bed as her cot. If you can't get the same bed sheets as your little ones cot just let him use the same pillow.
Good luck and be a "Strong" mom as I know how hard it is when your little cries.
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Another thing I think that often works is to do it much earlier than 2 years. Both our kids were in their big beds (with rails) by 16 months. No fuss whatsoever at that age.
Your results may vary.
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Thanks so much for your advice they all played a part in making the move.
Its interesting when I was so worried about it. I started by telling him that he is a big boy now and that his baby sister will need to use his bed. I let him have his afternoon nap and still gave him the hint that soon the bed will have to be used by his sister. two days later I asked him to help in removing the bed from his room and we dismantled it to be in separate pieces. He was very helpfull.
Nigh cam and he asked for his bed and reminded him we removed it to keep it safe for the baby. he happily jumped on the big bed and took a while to sleep , no crying and nomore turning back he loves it thought I find him sleeping in different directions but looks like he loves it.
Thanks again to all you are the best..
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mine loved moving to the big bed, or actually a big mattress on the floor. It has a popup mosquito net around it: to keep mosquitoes away, but it also acts as kind of enclosure it hink. Also there was a mattress layer (?!) that's quite soft that my baby lvoes. He loves his bed - but yes he also moved a lot earlier than 2. maybe at 14 or 16 months.
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Encourage your child to stop using the cot. Explain it to him, that he's a big boy already. Put the cot to a separate room, he's just used to see that cot that's why he is always looking for it. Of course, at first, he will cry and make you feel guilty. BUT it will pass. Don't worry about it. And also, ask your husband to help you encourage your child. For sure, it'll help.
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