How To Get A Toddler To Sleep In Their Bed
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Do you have a hard time sleeping when your toddler sneaks into your bed? Luckily, we have a solution to that. Let me help you get your toddler to sleep in their own bed.
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Dr. Paul Jenkins
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I started writing stories for my train obsessed toddler who never wanted to go to bed. Just started recording audios weekly and releasing them on youtube. The premise is that the bed turns into a magic train once they close their eyes and each time they get to travel to a different part of the world. @
The Magic Train, I love that idea. Good for you and great for him.
Thank you! It’s been 4 days and he’s sleeping in his bed. He wakes up a few times but prior to watching your video he’s been in our bed and afraid to stay in his room.
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know.
Thank you so much for your video’s!!🙏🏻
You are very welcome, Dewi Chandra. Thank you for watching.
Great advice thanks!
You are welcome, esmiebunny. Honored to be on your team.
I have two toddlers and they both sleep in bed with us 😖 it’s really hard on our marriage and we have tried several times to get my older daughter to sleep in her room and the younger in her crib but they refuse. The major issue is, we live in an apartment and I’m afraid they will make too much noise for the neighbors if we let them cry it out. Also, they don’t have a bed time, they just sleep when we do. It’s very stressful and I feel as though I have very little time to myself and alone time with my husband since the kids are awake with us 24/7. I’m going to try your way tonight and see if it works. I’m at my wits end with this.
Baseema Baseema, I wish you luck, it will be tough to change since they are used to the way things are.
Wow. Give years I've struggled to get my first to sleep. Finally now he does. Now I've came today for my 2.5yr old.... And I've never came across such good video. I like your way of explaining. I'm going to try your technique and also look up some help with weaning off breast milk all night too. Il keep you updated x
Michelle Hooper, honored to be on your team.
Great analogy.
NULL, thank you.
brilliant analogy.
Mick Bowe, thank you. Glad it resonated.
Love your idea
Thank you.
Great, helpful content!
Glad to hear it!
This is my favorite video!
Andrew, honored to be on your team.
What tips do you have for an 8 year old who sleeps in their own bed but gets up a dozen times after being tucked in? Our daughter does this and really knows how to pull my heart strings.
It is the same as for a toddler, she needs to learn how to sleep in her own bed. When you give in you reinforce the behavior.
I’ve been ready since he was 6 months he started doing so then my spouse decided it was easier for him to cosleep with me then the cosleeping became a problem for him so he’s on the couch and the kid in my bed I just want freedom and quality sleep now everyone rests well except me 🤷🏽♀️
Camille Jones, I'm not sure why UA-cam is showing me your comment only now. I hope the problem has been solved, but if it hasn't we have a couple more videos on putting children to sleep:
"How To Get Kids To Sleep" - ua-cam.com/video/hML_FuZko-U/v-deo.html
"Top 10 Ways To Get Your Child To Sleep | Ending Bedtime Battles" - ua-cam.com/video/rdvcEdONaNk/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching Live On Purpose TV.
Why on earth would you let your spouse sleep on the couch & let the kids rule over? You don't think he wants to be cuddled or loved on? This is why cheating happens. You're the parent. Run it.
Very good
Thank you.
You are so freaking awesome!!! This is the hardest part for me to conquer at the moment. I know my 3yo is afraid to sleep alone so I've always caved to her crys and screams. But this!!... perfect! Thank you so much!
Thank you, April A. So glad you enjoyed the video. I hope bedtime is a little easier for you now. We do have another one, if you need more tips: Top 10 Ways To Get Your Child To Sleep | Ending Bedtime Battles" - ua-cam.com/video/rdvcEdONaNk/v-deo.html.
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Thank you, Johaina BEN! Honored to be on your team.
Love all your videos..my twins are 2 years and 6 month already and we..my husband..his older brother and I..all struggle at sleept time..we will apply your suggestions..and let you know...love your advice!!!
Thank you for giving it a go and good luck!
What a wonderful comparison, Dr. Paul 👍🏻 I am that slot machine 😂
Good wife me too! I will be a vending machine from now on.
Let me know how it works out.
Thanks
You are welcome.
Is it bad that I have to watch this because I take care of my baby brother more than my mom😬
Maddi Brown, you may want to have a talk with your Mom about how she is feeling. Is she overwhelmed? Is she depressed? It is a great service that you're helping her, just not your sole responsibility. We have videos here for feeling overwhelmed and depressed, as well as for parenting needs (our Positive Parenting playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLq2mRDkHEBPCclxt6agg3wrLBRkL7CCwU.html). Please be patient and compassionate with your mother, and if necessary guide her towards supportive resources. Thanks for watching Live On Purpose TV.
We have been slot machines !! Ahh!!! I am going to get my husband to watch this
Have fun!
Great
Thank you, best wigologist! Honored to have you at the channel.
Yes gave me confident to actually start . So thanks
I loved this video😂
Thank you, S P. Honored to be on your team.
My 4 year goes to sleep on his own no problem. He used to sleep with no issues until he got his “big boy bed”. It’s the constant waking in the night and coming to our bed between 11-5am that’s a real struggle and while we are consistent at first come 4-5AM with no sleep... you cave. Not sure what to do anymore with him up at all hours of the night.
Debbie Ferreira, have you asked him what he needs to be able to sleep in his bed? Have you given him some ideas on what he can do if he wakes up in bed and everyone else is still sleeping?
As always, great content! BTW, I just messaged you on IG for some advice! Thank you!!
Lisa Brinton, don't check there often so not sure if I will see it or not.
I can promise my little girl will scream and cry until she throws up if I would put her in room and close the door. She is two btw.
Tyler Theriot, some kids are persistent. Just gotta learn how to channel it.
We struggle so much with our daughter's sleep routine. She always asks for more and more water or another book, even when we say it is time for bed, she throws the most horrible tantrums for an hour, always, she is as consistent as our sleep routine. I think stubbornness is part of our family. She always does the same, until she gets tired. But how can we reduce her tantrums time? it is being a month :(
When you can detach from her tantrums they will likely lessen. Make sure she is not seeing you get tipped over by her behavior, let her have the tantrum in her room and reward any positive behaviors as much as you can.
This video is 2 years old but I hope I can still get a reply. It's quite funny that my 5 years old daughter still sneaks in my bed at any point of the night 🤦♀️which bothers me as my 2 years old cosleeps with me as well.Any tips for that pls.
Saima Siddiq, take her back to her bed and hopefully she will learn. She might be a little jealous of her siblings time with you.
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Thanks for your feedback. I do that every single night but she never stops coming back to me after couple of hours.😮
Do you have any tips for twin toddlers?? I’m drowning at bed times!!!
Ellie Neal, it is pretty much the same. There are a few videos on the playlist that address this, try to watch them and put the ideas into place.
I have twins as well. I used essential oils, strong routines with the scent and white noise. It didnt take long to get into that routine and succeed. We have issues with the twins older sister. She always complains that she sleeps alone. Mommy has daddy and ezra has elijah but she has no one so its hard for me in that concept, any suggestions for me there Dr. Paul? Thanks for the videos Dr Paul.
There are cultures where kids sleep in the same room as their parents (Japan for instance). So why should a todler sleep alone in his/her room when the adults get to be together in a room. Doesn't the todler need more emotional support than the adults?
I am being a little provocative, but it is a real question.
I appreciate you asking, carolineg.berlin. This video is for parents who want their toddlers to sleep in their own room. There are others who don't mind the children in their bed and they have that choice. I chose the topic because this is a question that I get asked, not infrequently. Toddlers do need emotional support but I know that I don't give much support when I am asleep and prefer to have a good nights sleep so I can be supportive of those around me when I am awake. What is your opinion?
I have two kids, ages 5 and 3. We are trying to have them sleep alone in their own rooms. They will be sharing the same room, different beds. They are across each other on the other side of the room. When it's bed time, they both get out of their beds and mess around. We have the door slightly open and they get up and either close it or open it and run to their beds laughing. We tell them it's bed time about 3 times before and then we just walk in the room and don't say anything to lay them down. But they think it's a game with us. It takes forever for them to listen and go to sleep. Any suggestions or methods when they think it's a game trying to put them to sleep ?
Geno Ramirez, do you have a bed time routine. I would start there. If you do, tie some privilege to going to sleep so they are rewarded for the behavior.
@@LiveOnPurposeTV Thank you for responding. We just started a better bedtime routine maybe 4 days ago. I know it's not a overnight thing doing but it just seems like it'll take forever. But I'll stick with it of course. Okay, I'll tie some privileges when going to sleep for them. Thank you ! I really appreciate the help.
How old should a child be before transitioning from a crib to a bed?
Corey Anderson, usually around age 2 or 3. Depends on the child and your living situation.
Yes it hurts 😢 to hear them scream but I'm tired of being a slot machine though and its even harder when your SO is a FREE slot machine
Christopher Taylor, I hope there are peaceful nights ahead for you.
How long do I let my 4yr old scream on the other side of door before I go in and check on her and let her know she's okay and she needs to go to sleep? I go out and stay longer the next time but she she just never stops.
Ang Williams, She will tire of it and go to sleep. You have to be ready for the long-wait.
I know that this vid is from 3 years ago, but someone might have a similar situation or an idea for solution. My 2yo screams bloody murder when we are to wash hair. I’ve tried a milion different distraction strategies but none of them worked. I am not sure whether it is just a toddler defiance or fear and I am trying not to make it worse by forcing it.
I hope others respond with their experiences.
Hello dr. Paul Jenkins
We have a problem to get our litlle girl, 9 month old, to sleep. We have a bedtime routine and after that when she is tired we lay her in her bed but she always try to stand up. And she want to make fun and climb the bed. The bed is save for her but we want her to sleep not being active. Please have you an advice for us?
Franziska Hanisch, I have done a video on this now, please check out the parenting playlist.
my 2 yr old was always in her cot in same room as us. but now we have moved house and she in her own room and own bed. this is the second nite. last nite the first nite. she screamed kept askin for story after story which we did. an hr later she fell asleep. but after 3 hrs she woke up in middle of nite and would not go back to her own bed so slept in with us in our bed which she has never done. now its our second nite gonna try ur tips and fingers crossed it works as we are shattered and so stressed.
Tracy Tabb, good luck. I hope she settles in soon.
My situation is that my oldest 3, gets very physical. And in you shut/lock the door to enforce him staying in there he will just start grabbing whatever he can to throw or flip of over pull apart. 🤦🏻♀️
That is so frustrating. Try to give more positive rewards for behavior you want to see.
I have a 2 year old who opens the closets lights and play.. He cries and opens the door and runs around the house.. How do I help him stay and sleep in his room. His is not talking yet and I can t manage to interact with him.. He is sleeping well but he let's the light on and all his toys around.. I know I Don t have the way to do it when I try to to talk with him he plays with me.. I spent all day with him.. He throws tandrums a lot I think due to late speech.. I actually Don t know if it is late or not.. He understands everything and trys to talk so it makes it more difficult for him
dimi siatos, start by looking at his sleeping schedule during the day, then look at his activity level. Make sure he is active well before bed so he is tired, then develop the night time routine that will get him settled, story, snack, teeth brushing, prayer if religious, etc. whatever your routine is. He understands you so let him know the expectations and then reward him for staying in his room and discipline him when he gets up.
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If they come in under the night? What to do?
JJ, usually take them back to bed when you figure out they are in the room.
How about giving the toddler who is old enough melatonin? I asked my doctor and she said it’s not necessary but my kids are night owls and it’s hard to get them in bed before 11/12 pm.
Baseema Baseema, take the advice of your doctor, I am not a physician.
I’d suggest more exercise to make sure they’ll be tired earlier. My 3 year old goes to bed around 8:30 pm and wakes up at 9am
I'm a vending machine the problem is my wife is a bit of a slot machine.
marty cakes, I hope you two can watch the video and talk about it.
I talked to my wife about this concept and she was receptive. She put me in charge of bed time and it was rough at first but my little buddy is sleeping much better now. I find it helpful to use the concept of the vending machine as a friendly way to remind us to stay consistent and united in our approach.
My 6 year old won't sleep in his bed if I move hi. I his bed at night he keeps yelling "mommy" mommy a 1000 times until Mt 3 year old gets up then they both end up in my bed and my husband sleeps in my son s bed. Any help advice will. Please
Do we have to let the kids in their bed alone or should we stay with theme till they fall asleep ? Maybe they get a little bit scared being alone in the dark? What's the best time to put theme in bed?
creative girl, there is nothing wrong with laying with the child for a few minutes as part of the bed time routine but we really want the child to be able to fall asleep on their own. There are many things you can do if the child expresses fear of the dark, give them a flashlight, nightlight, etc. Most children go to bed between 8 and 9pm, depends on the child and the family's schedule. Thank you for watching.
I try sleeping my toddler in her toddler bed but she keeps falling and waking up 🙁🙁🙁. After that she’ll refuse to sleep in her toddler bed.
britaniabracho, look around and talk to some other parents, there are lots of options, you may want to just use a mattress on the floor.
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Screw toddlers how do you put a freaking teenager to bed!!!!
Turn off all the electronics, wi-fi, etc. Make it boring.
I am proud of never telling my child that he must sleep separately from his mother 😊 we co-sleep happily all together and it's additionally great for breastfeeding continuation 👍
Do what is right for your family.
Until the child is 5 and kicks everywhere. 😅
I’m tired of being a slot machine
Aseela Nu'man, use that discontent to make something better. You can do it!
Sing them to sleep.
I love that! Music did always resonate with me.