Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

S/O we're doing it... Tips?

So apparently I have no f'ing clue what I'm doing. We've read him his books in bed, he is now in his room playing although he's suppose to be sleeping. I don't want him to be scared of his room, so him exploring (in the dark because he's been during the day) is ok,... I think? I don't know? 

Im sitting on the top of the stairs and he knows  here but he thinks I can't see him because it's dark in his room. He wants to play. He thinks this is funny, so I'm trying to just bump and act like I don't even know he's out of bed.

How l long do I let this go on? 

Re: S/O we're doing it... Tips?

  • i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!
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  • imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

  • imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    good!! after it's been quiet for a while, see if you can peek in and make sure he's actually sleeping in the bed Smile

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  • imageKpsbabyzoe:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    good!! after it's been quiet for a while, see if you can peek in and make sure he's actually sleeping in the bed Smile

    Holy crap!!! I hear snoring! Could it be???? 

  • imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    Yawns and farting, lol! So cute. Good luck with the transition! 

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  • imagechapski:
    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    good!! after it's been quiet for a while, see if you can peek in and make sure he's actually sleeping in the bed Smile

    Holy crap!!! I hear snoring! Could it be???? 

     

    WOOHOOO!!!! i think so!! i think you did it!! way to go momma!

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  • imageKpsbabyzoe:
    imagechapski:
    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    good!! after it's been quiet for a while, see if you can peek in and make sure he's actually sleeping in the bed Smile

    Holy crap!!! I hear snoring! Could it be???? 

     

    WOOHOOO!!!! i think so!! i think you did it!! way to go momma!

    ::HIGH FIVE!!!!!:: 

    ::runs around my house doing victory lap::  

  • imageKaley28:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    Yawns and farting, lol! So cute. Good luck with the transition! 

    ;) I totally had a lame smile on my face hearing this. You know you're a mom when farting, yawning and snoring warm your heart and make your day.  

  • imagechapski:
    imageKaley28:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    Yawns and farting, lol! So cute. Good luck with the transition! 

    ;) I totally had a lame smile on my face hearing this. You know you're a mom when farting, yawning and snoring warm your heart and make your day.  

     Isn't that the truth :). So glad he did so well going down tonight, he must have been ready! Great job momma! 

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    2012 Races: 3/18 Shamrock Shuffle 5k; 4/14 E.R. Race for Autism 5k (PR! 25:58); 6/9 Riudoso Sprint Triathlon; 6/24 Chunky Monkey 10K; 7/29 Cochiti Lake Olympic Triathlon; 9/16 Chips & Salsa 1/2 Marathon; 10/21 Duke City 1/2 Marathon; 12/2 Rock & Roll 1/2 Marathon in Vegas!
  • imageKaley28:
    imagechapski:
    imageKaley28:
    imagechapski:

    imageKpsbabyzoe:
    i haven't done a big girl bed with DD yet but i did with another LO when i was a nanny. i just put her in the bed and told her to relax/lay down and try to sleep. every time, she got up i just went in and calmly, quietly explained- no sweetie, i'm glad you like your room but its time for sleeping now, and put her back to bed. eventually she wore herself out and just fell asleep in bed. it didn't take that long. GL!!!

    ....wait. The movement has stopped. I hear yawns.... And farting...

    Oop, dang why didn't I put the monitor in there!? I hear some shuffling but I think that's him getting comfy in his bed...

    Yawns and farting, lol! So cute. Good luck with the transition! 

    ;) I totally had a lame smile on my face hearing this. You know you're a mom when farting, yawning and snoring warm your heart and make your day.  

     Isn't that the truth :). So glad he did so well going down tonight, he must have been ready! Great job momma! 

    i agree. way to go on perfect timing!

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  • You're lucky!  Liam decided  he was done with his crib and did great with the toddler bed for a week or so and then started cutting his bottom canines.  We're back at square one and still have one tooth waiting to come through.  I can see the d*mn thing under the gum but it hasn't cut through yet!  I am so glad teething is almost done for us.

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  • imageamykins1283:
    You're lucky!  Liam decided  he was done with his crib and did great with the toddler bed for a week or so and then started cutting his bottom canines.  We're back at square one and still have one tooth waiting to come through.  I can see the d*mn thing under the gum but it hasn't cut through yet!  I am so glad teething is almost done for us.

     if he bites something cold and hard like those good ole cold teething rings it might help it cut through. DD still loves these, even the little infant ones, and she thinks its like a popsicle or something now. i try to freeze the hardest ones i can find so when she bites on them it really helps just bust those suckers through.

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  • imageamykins1283:
    You're lucky!  Liam decided  he was done with his crib and did great with the toddler bed for a week or so and then started cutting his bottom canines.  We're back at square one and still have one tooth waiting to come through.  I can see the d*mn thing under the gum but it hasn't cut through yet!  I am so glad teething is almost done for us.

    I am praying this continues. I'm afraid he's gonna wake up in the middle of the night, be scared and not continue the transition.

    Honestly, I totally waited for his teeth to cut! Im pretty sure, although he doesn't let me put my fingers in his mouth... The last 2 top cut last week!  

     We've been talking up his room for a month now... I super hope he likes & wants to stay. 

    Teething sucks huge donkey balls!!!! Hope they cut soon!!  

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