my ds 2yrs 3 mo just won't go to sleep without being constantly kissed, cuddled, now wanting specific teddies etc, I know it doesn't sound much, but as soon as I leave his room he wants more kisses, more cuddles, he pulls my hair across his face, so in place I ask him to use his blankie, teddy etc.
Sometimes on a good night two or three times of popping back in will do it, but other times it's kiss, kiss, etc etc, asking again, again, again, and lately, just one more, it can go on for ages, I'm now dreading bedtimes, which otherwise are lovely, story in his room, milk and cuddles, as soon as I switch off the lamp, the ritual begins.
My dp can usually settle him, as it's me he does it to, but I want to be able to get back in control.
I find myself getting frustrated and stressed out, this can't go on. Once he is asleep, he sleeps through until 8, which is fantastic, i have dropped his naps to none at at all, because I cant go through this during day time too.
Is he old enough to let him cry for a while ? When he was younger I would pop in every 3-5 mins and lay him down, until he eventually learned to self soothe, do you think he has forgotten how to, and that's why he wants me in his face at bedtime ? What is the best way for me deal with this at his age ?
Anything at all will be so much appreciated x