22mo cot-to-bed mission failure.. Back to cot or persevere??

[chrisonabike]

We put him in a toddler bed as he could climb out of his cot and we were concerned about him injuring himself. He's always woken through the night but could usually be persuaded back to sleep in his cot.

He goes off fine in his bed, but when he wakes up he won't settle and is screaming "mummy muuuuummy" and getting very agitated very quickly to the point of near-hyperventilation which is quite out of character. This can be as early as 11pm, so no bugger is getting any sleep.

I either end up sleeping in his bed with him, or he comes in with us. Not ideal, he's a sharp-elbowed wriggler.

This has been going on for a fortnight. Should we regress back to the cot, or stick with the bed?

sorry, it probably is v. dull..

Not really sure what to suggest, but you could try going back to the cot and see if that makes a difference.
Is it a new bed or the cot without the sides? If it is the latter perhaps you could try taking one side down and leaving the other up next to the wall to make him feel more like his old cot.

Other than that I have no more suggestions but didn't want your post to go unanswered. Poor little one waking up screaming no good for anyone

Thanks Freezing. A pal of mine has suggested putting one of those Ikea canopy/tunnels over the bed so he feels more enclosed. DP is set against going back to the cot as it's a health and safety nightmare family heirloom and the sides don't lower.

I ended up getting into the bed with him last night while he settled. Hello rod, meet back...