I have went about this all wrong haven't 1?

[QueenFuri]

My DS has just turned 2 yo and not been the greatest of sleepers, today his shiny new toddler bed arrived and my DP dismantled the cot ( a small space saving one he was too big for). Anyway bedtime came and he was not a happy bunny for almost 2 hours he screamed he is asleep now but making what I can only describe as a crying noise. What do I do? persevere with the bed or put the cot back up? I feel awful having caused him to be so distressed over this.

Poor you (and DS), what a nightmare. Have you taken him to the shops to choose some fabulous new bedding. DS3 loves diggers and when we bought his new bed we chose some great bedding with huge diggers on it, DS3 was so excited. You probably did that already so did you lie with your DS as he was going to sleep - I know it might be a backwards step but may settle him then you could gradually withdrawl over the next few weeks until he is settled. Could you spend some really positive time in his room tomorrow hiding under the duvet, sharing stories, having a tickle, etc.

Good luck but I would persevere!

Yeah did all that he picked his thomas bedding we did the bath, cup of milk and story as usual. I didn't stay in the room though but went in a few times as he shares a room with his older brother and it was keeping him from going to sleep. If tomorrow night is the same I will stay in the room with him.

We had such a nightmare when ds2 moved into a bed in a room with ds1. Our main problem was that they messed around. Slightly different to you but we decided after trying lots of things to split their bedtimes, drop ds2's nap and really focus on one at a time. When dh was around he looked after ds1 but if not I left him with an activity. I then sat with ds2 until he was asleep then put ds1 to bed. Eventually taught ds2 to go to sleep byself. Hope you have a better evening!

Tonight was the complete opposite to last night in bed at 7 on the dot as usual and asleep for ten past. I think because he had a nap in the be this morning helped settle him a bit more.

Well done!!!