26 month old not sleeping in bed - Help me please

[Gemmiedodger]

Hi

2 weeks ago we decided to convert our 26 month olds daughter cot bed - into a bed.

However since then she wakes up at 10.30pm - then about every hour after that, coming into our room crying and wanting to get into bed with me. It's killing me and I have selfishly given in and took her into bed asI work full time and have to be in work by 8am.

We thought it could be her last teeth the back ones causing the problem. And shes placing my hand on her throat saying "hurts mummy". So I give her one does of calpol, but she still awakes. Was wondering whether to take her to the docs, but I just feel it will be a waste of time as they always tell me its probably a virus and it'll pass.

Should I convert the bed back into a cot? She's never been a brilliant sleeper. But for a few months was sleeping through the night - until this conversion.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thankyou

Do you shut the door?
Can she reach the handle if closed?
You could put a stair gate on her door so it isn't so easy for her to get out.
We used;
Night lights
Rapid return
Encouraginga lovey like a blanket or cuddly to make them feel safe.
Having a cuddle in their bed the length of a song so they know when it will finish.
Reward charts or a pot to fill with say dinosaurs if she stays in bed all night or only comes out once.

You could try putting an electronic timer in her room with a nightlight on. Have it set for the morning. Tell her it isn't time to get up if it is off but that she can come to you for a bed cuddle if it is on. When she wakes, ask her if the light is on, well then she needs more sleep.

I only took mine out of a cot when they could climb out. Do you think she would try to climb out if you put it back now she has had some freedom?

Thank you for replying.

We do not shut the door. Never have.

I have bought a clock that has a sheep in bed and a sheep walking on it to determine when it morning or night. Not sure if she would be too young to use it or if i'm underestimating her intelligence?

She has teddies in bed with her and I reassure her etc.

Not sure if she would try and get out of the cot, thats what i'm concernced about, since she's had a taste of freedom. But also feel like I would be going a step backwards. She just seems to be putting off bed time more and more by asking for one more book, etc.

If she seems a bit anxious about bed time then try a cot again. It may be a bit open for her. She is still young and she may ask for a bed when she gets older. Unless you need it for a new baby, use it as a cot. It's not a failure or a step backwards if she is not ready.
You don't know with children until you try. No harm done.

Thank you again.

Will try the cot again, I also wondered if the bed was too open for her...thought I was thinking silly. :)

what about a bed guard - we have a baby dan one that looks like cot bars but is half the height and doesnt cover the whole bed.