Bed Time !? - Cumberland,MD

I know you have seen Super Nanny, use her technique or buy her book! But first and foremost if you really want him to sleep alone then just, don't sleep with him! man I tell you I am on my last baby and she is number three and bedtime and naptime are a breeze with her because all the things I did wrong with the first two, I learned not to do with her! So if you want him to sleep alone then stick to it and push through all the screams crying and throw up, establish a bedtime routine. You can do it! Good Luck!

I agree with the ladies to follow Supernanny's lead on this one. Just wanted to add that as he gets better about falling asleep on is own that you should scoot closer to the door, so he sees that you're still there but he's fine with you being a little farther away. It may take a week to get to the door, but remember he's learning to fall asleep on his own and that can be a hard thing.

I stay in the room w/him.
Quietly.
As I speak, hubby is taking a turn in there w/him.
He's little. It's a passing phase. It won't last. He's just needing the comfort
Supernanny stays in there quietly w/her back to the child.
I'm telling you....it's a phase. He has a nightlight, his favorite blankets & this too shall pass.
Try it like this.
He's only almost 3.
A lot going on developmentally & he's still a little one.
It's a lot of work when they are little.
Now I know why my poor mom was always tired. ;)

Supernanny puts the toddler to bed, saying good night, etc. Then sits in the room with her back to the bed. Everytime the child gets out of bed she puts him back in bed without saying anything. Over and over and over. On the program it often takes several hours and 2-3 nights.

It's important to not talk or pay special attention when you are putting him back to bed. Remain calm and put him back to bed. Yes, he will scream. He doesn't want to change. But I think you'll find its an angry scream which is OK. He has the right to be angry. You have the right for him to learn good sleeping habits.

Hi, Mom:

Why does he want you in his bed?
Just want to know.
D.

Give him an inscentive to sleep there, esp if you are dealing with a co sleeper.