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Dealing with climbing out of crib

ScoobyMScoobyM
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My DD just started climbing out of her crib this past weekend - it was after a return from a vacation where she had a total change in routine, so getting her back into bedtime and naptime normalcy has been a challenge all week.  I think bedtime is pretty much back to normal, but for naps she has been screaming, crying and fighting it for the past 4 days until today - now she isn't fussing at all but is out of her crib seconds after we put her back in.  She is perfectly happy and doesn't protest when you take her back, but she gets out immediately. 

Any advice for what to do?  My nanny spent an hour and ten minutes putting her back repeatedly, offering her a book to read in her crib, trying desperately to get her to stay in there, but to no avail.  How long do you keep putting her back in there?  She has never been a great or consistent napper anyway but she at least would stay in her crib before and just play.

Also, on a related note, given the crib escaping we are working on getting her big girl room set up - furniture is ordered but not here yet.  Would you first try to break this habit of escaping at naptime before transitioning, or just do the transition and deal with the escaping then?  TIA for any advice!

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  • shannmshannm member
    I had friends use a crib tent successfully for their son.
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  • MissyOlivePantsMissyOlivePants
    Maybe she's dropping the nap?  In the meantime, maybe put her crib mattress on the floor?
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  • allie_wangallie_wang
    We just switched to a big girl bed last week, due to dangerous escape attempts (head first, hardwood floors).  We have had success keeping DD in her big girl bed by telling her "the rules" before naps and bed ("We stay in our beds during naps/bedtime and don't get up or wander around.  You must stay in bed until Mommy or Daddy come to get you.") and praising her when she stays in.  If she gets out, we do the same thing every time - walk in briskly, escort DD to bed, tell her the rules, walk out.  Seems to be working well for us.  Hope you find a way to keep your little one in bed, too!
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