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What did I do wrong re: big boy bed?

lindslalalalindslalala member
edited March 2014 in Toddlers: 24 Months+
So last night was DS's first night in his big boy bed. He went to sleep right away like he always does and didn't fall out or climb out all night long. His normal wake up time is 7am, but today he got up at 5:30am and ran through the house yelling "snacks snacks". I got up, grabbed him a quick snack and told him it was still night and he needed to go back to bed. When I put him back in bed he was shivering from his wet diaper I assume, so I changed it and got into bed with him while reminding him it was still night and we had to go back to sleep. He had a full on freak out and screamed for the light to go on (I left a night light on overnight but he wanted the overhead light on). Then he started getting into the toys in his closet and it became clear he was not going back to bed. 

My question is, is the much earlier wake up time normal for awhile? Will he eventually get back to his normal time? Should I have just ignored his request for a snack (he has never asked for a snack that early before)? Should I avoid getting into his bed at all(it's not a habit I want to get into)? What would you have done in this situation?
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Re: What did I do wrong re: big boy bed?

  • lindslalalalindslalala member
    Thanks @LalaMama81‌ , I realized after the fact that the snack was not the best idea. In terms of making him stay in his room, am I just supposed to stand outside and hold the door shut? I have those childproof door knob protectors which I could put on the inside handle, but I don't know if that's a great idea? I think he was pretty disoriented this morning (he's in a different room as well as a different bed) and a bit scared and I don't want to make that worse.
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  • ZimgerZimger member

    I imagine it will take some time. You mention he is waking up in a different room as well. Perhaps he was just confused. He may have went on to activities that comforted him. It may be that he needs to re-establish his routine. A different room and bed might seem like a big change to him.

      

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  • yeah.yeah. member
    What did you do wrong? Gave him a snack at 5:30AM...

    Big bed transition is hard and it takes a few weeks/months. You have to be consistent with the rules (no getting out of bed, etc.). We had to gate DD2 in her room for a long time because she would wonder around the house. Be strict and consistent.
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  • BoyOhBoysBoyOhBoys member

    We have the child safety knob on. I am usually a light sleeper but I do not feel comfortable letting my toddler have free reign of the home while I sleep in case I do not wake up.

    It will take him some time to get used to the change. You may have to remove the toys from his room at first. We even screwed the dresser and book shelf into the wall.

     

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  • lindslalalalindslalala member
    Thanks for your responses everyone. Yes, a snack that early was really stupid of me. Lesson learned :) This morning he slept until 6:15, so we are moving in the right direction! Nap yesterday was a hot mess, but I'm hopeful it'll improve with time just like anything else.
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  • janinekrausejaninekrause member

    It sometimes takes a while for the transition. You should be ok in a week or 2.

     

    Hence, why my 2 1/2 year old will be in a crib for a much much longer time :)

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  • lindslalalalindslalala member
    janinekrause said:

    It sometimes takes a while for the transition. You should be ok in a week or 2.

     

    Hence, why my 2 1/2 year old will be in a crib for a much much longer time :)


    Bedtime is great now, it's just naps that he's struggling with. He has only napped once in his bed and all the other days it has been a 45min nap on the floor by the door :( I wish we could've kept him in the crib longer, but I wanted him to be used to his new room and bed well before the new baby is born. And there was no way I was buying a second crib!
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  • janinekrausejaninekrause member
    lindslalala said:
    janinekrause said:

    It sometimes takes a while for the transition. You should be ok in a week or 2.

     

    Hence, why my 2 1/2 year old will be in a crib for a much much longer time :)


    Bedtime is great now, it's just naps that he's struggling with. He has only napped once in his bed and all the other days it has been a 45min nap on the floor by the door :( I wish we could've kept him in the crib longer, but I wanted him to be used to his new room and bed well before the new baby is born. And there was no way I was buying a second crib!
    I hear you. I lost naps all together when switched my 2 1/2 year old for same reason. Hindsight 20/20. I would have bought another crib if I knew that was going to happen!
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