We transitioned my 22 month old to a toddler bed about 3-4 weeks ago, as he was becoming hysterical when being put down in his cot. He also managed to climb out on one occasion but never tried again after that. It’s been a nightmare, bedtime takes at least an hour (always previously self settled) we can’t leave the room until he’s asleep otherwise he gets out of bed and runs out of the room, I’ve resorted to rocking him until he’s half asleep then putting him down which means he will then stay in the bed as long as I sit beside him until he goes to sleep.
I’m at my wits end, some nights it’s nearly 10pm by the time he’s asleep, it’s a battle each time, nap times have become non existent when he’s at home unless I put him in the car. He used to transfer to his cot but now once I transfer him after 5 mins he’s up and out.
the saving grace is 80% of the time he does sleep through in his bed once he’s in there and if he does come in our room he just gets in bed with me and goes to sleep.
question is should I put the cot side back on, I think he is too young but also worried this will cause absolute meltdown and he might try climbing out now he’s had his freedom. Help!