We took the side off ds cot last Saturday. The first few nights were fine. Now, all of a sudden, the last 2 nights, he's been refusing to lie down & basically will play games, with his soft toys etc in his room. Nothing we do will help settle him. Last night he was clearly overtired & we resorted to using some antihistamine to get him to calm down & nod off. This is something I really don't want to get into doing although the lady over the road admitted doing it every night for two years & her kids just fine & normal!.
I think some of its a coincidence as very rarely in his cot would he not go straight to sleep.
I know I've been lucky with his desire to go to sleep over the years, but I'm clueless as to how to handle this & what to expect. Is he just enjoying his new found freedom? Is this more likely to happen as he gets older? Should we drop his midday sleep?
Any advice greatly appreciated!