2 year old only wants me at night

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Hello, would appreciate some advice from those who have encountered a similar experience!

Our two year old has been in our bed for about a year, recently moved her into her own room which she loves.

However, she still wants me - and only me - to put her to sleep, be there in the night etc.
It’s to the point where she gets hysterical and screams, will not settle until I comfort her. Her dad does try and try but at 2am, we all need sleep!

I’m due with our second baby in September and fearing what this could look like with a newborn. Would love some tips on how to get her to sleep more independently (this is better than trying to rely on my husband as he often isn’t home by bedtime).

It sometimes taken me 1-2h to get her to sleep by sitting next to her and patting her etc. So we also need to break this habit!

Thank you :)

First I’d be cutting the nap length down if she still naps; and move bedtime later: it shouldn’t take 1-2 hours to go to sleep; she needs to be much tireder. Go out in the garden for a run around after dinner. Basically exhaust her so she goes down more easily

Sorry you are going through this and it's only temporary. I dont think it's a good idea to force detachments, some kids are just clingy. You will be rewarded later when they grow into, well adjusted , successful adults.This is my view, I'm not a doctor or psychologist; others views may be different.