I never had this trouble with Jack, sorry! He went into his big boy bed at 15 months because he wanted to & only ever got out 2-3 times after he was put to bed at night - he never got out in the early mornings. He does now (has done for maybe 8 months) get out in the mornings and jump in with us or go and turn the tv on - but it's never before 5.30 am & usually after 6.30. I am afraid that Oscar may be a different story though & he is staying in his cot as long as possible as he moves too much in his sleep anyway. All I can suggest is to persist in putting him back & telling him it's still night time & he can't come to your bed before dad gets up for work. Good luck!

Teshia

Hi Mate,

Sorry, i don't know the answer but i do know where you are coming from.  Zane was extremely stubborn, like Harrison, and we would be up and down all night, so for want of sleep we gave in and he came to our bed and stayed there.  Not ideal for everyone, because it leaves you with little room but i just have to say ,  what works for you.  The other boys aren't much better, i'm not into controlled crying so we haven't really ventured down that path - not that you could do it at his age.

I have read where they suggest to put a child proof gate on their bedroom door, so they can't get out.  Just keep putting him back to bed, maybe after a week or two he'll get the message. 

Consistency in what you do though is probably the key.

It is all normal.  I think maybe he is going through a rapid growth period which causes children to become unsettled.  I hope he gets out of this habit for you soon.  If he doesn't, I'll send you some bricks to stop him growing.  Just one of the joys of parenting, but oh so frustrating!

Sorry all I can say is good luck.. Francis had a great start to the new bed until he realized he could get out of it... :) He is now still waking at times. And has just worked out how to get into our bed with out waking us... :) That was interesting to wake up and find his head on my chest and his foot almost up his dads nose... :)   I did how ever get to sleep in that morning... :)

All I can say is good luck, and hope you have an easier time then I did...

Hi Angela. I had my first son in a big bed at 18 months. The only way is to keep taking him back unfortunately, unless you don't mind him coming in in the morning. I would always take him back if it was 2 or 3 in the morning but let him stay if it was after 5 and his dad had left for work. They will try and fight it though so it isn't easy to stick to. I hope it gets better for you!

Aww bless .. I really feel for you Angela, James is still in his crib and I aim to keep it this way until he is getting to the point where he tries to climb out.

Although, I just remembered a friend having this problem and she used the 'stay in bed technique' basically leading her daughter back to bed and telling her it was time for sleep the first time she got up, then just taking her back to bed with no communication and no eye contact and it seemed to work for her.. not sure how long it took though  I am sure there are lots of lovey Minti Mom's that have been stressed out with this and will help you through it.

I HATE not getting my sleep, I hope you manage to get some sleep soon!

Lorna x

dont know what to say chicki really.

i waited till my kids were 3 till they went into a big bed.

u could get all the stuff out of his room so he cant play. yell a few times (raise voice) and close his door.