Although its much our fault, our 22 mnth DS has been sleeping in his bedside cot next to us up until now, Im expecting no2 in december so thought Id move DS away now.
He cant have his own room, we have no space. Reason why he's been next to us till now is that he's always been a poor sleeper and continuously getting out of bed (when we tried moving the cot to the other end of our room) was shattering for us both. Much easier to extend an arm and pat him/give him his comfort blanket.
We made a big fuss of his 'big boy bed', ie toddler bed decorated in thomas bedding etc. He was so excited, and fell asleep ok, (with me sitting at end of bed) but in middle of night, he whimpered and panicked and sat up for a couple of hours. Every time I went over, he would lie down but as soon as Id move away he would be up again crying out for me. It was horrible to hear him so frightened. Not sure I could do 'controlled crying' but is there a gentler way to reassure him and get him to settle himself?
Or must we sit with him till he falls asleep (can take up to an hour)?
so confused
thankyou