3 year old all of a sudden scared of sleeping in his own bed

[Georgialouises]

Just need some advice from other mums! My LO was doing so well with sleeping in his own bed however a few days ago I woke up to him screaming for me and when I went into his bedroom he was hiding under his quilt saying that he was scared.

Ever since then, he has been going to sleep on his own like normal (after I've read him a book and kissed him goodnight) but then he wakes up absolutely hysterical saying that he is scared. I've asked him what he is scared of and he says he doesn't know.

I don't mind having him in my bed with me every now and then but every single night is exhausting. Especially when we distrupt each other's sleep (I snore and he moves around a lot and I find myself waking up multiple times to move him to the other side of the bed).

Any advice would be appreciated, TIA

Maybe he would like a special night light or try a dream catcher or a new teddy to soothe him if he wakes up? Otherwise, it might be good to have a spare mattress in his room so you are next to him but still have space.

@Silverfoxlady I feel like in the whole process of getting him to sleep in his bedroom I've tried everything. His bedroom is so cosy, I would have loved to of had a room like it as a child 🤣. He has nightlights (a moon and a sheep that plays lullabies). Now it's the run up to Christmas he has his Christmas tree up which we put his baubles on today and he has his Christmas lights but I'm thinking maybe he had a vivid nightmare the other night so now he doesn't feel safe in there.

Did this ever get better we are having an awful time with it all of a sudden - same age and always been the best sleeper ever so scared of the shadows in his room :(