REVEALED: Here’s how to get toddlers to stay in bed at night
While many kids fall asleep without a problem, staying in their own beds for the whole night is a different issue
PARENTS everywhere will be all too familiar with the problem that is bedtime.
While many kids fall asleep without a problem, staying in their own beds for the whole night is a different issue.
However, a few simple ‘Stay in Bed’ hacks can get you some much needed uninterrupted sleep in no time.
According to , a simple ‘Stay in Bed’ technique can work wonders – especially if you’re consistent with it.
Try to follow a calming bedtime routine by making sure your child has no reason to get up before they hit they hay.
Ensure they've been to the toilet, had a little water and make sure it’s made clear that you expect them to stay in bed now.
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If the child gets out of bed, don’t be drawn into a discussion about why they’ve got up, get on with the business of getting them back to bed.
The first time they leave their bed, remind them that it’s bedtime, lead them back to bed, kiss them goodnight, and leave the bedroom.
The second time, you should do the same but be more firm in the way you tell them and make your is and cuddle slightly more brief.
For any further ‘get ups’, don’t say anything as you lead them back to bed, tuck them in, and leave the room and do not give in to the temptation to give them a cuddle.
Super Nanny adds: “Remember that a gentle, consistent approach will convince your child that you’re there for them, but that you insist they sleep in their own bed.”
If you still struggle, you can try making #a reward chart for your child – where they earn stars for the nights they stay in bed.