Any suggestions on getting 2-year-old twin boy's to sleep in toddler beds for the first time?

Question

They share a room, their big brother sleep in there to, but we put him in our room until they get use to their beds. It is 9:45 here and we put them to bed at 7:00. One of them thinks it fun and is giggling the other is crying. Help!

Answer 1

Benadryl, it works great! Its got a sleep aid in it!

Answer 2

You can put them to sleep in the room with you and when they're completely knocked out move them to the toddler bed. that way when they wake up you can be like oh see you slept in the big boy bed all by yourself! Or give them something to make them more comfortable in the new beds. you might wanna push thier beds together if you can. Or sleep in there with them for a few nights.

We had the same problem with my nephews and when each took a turn camping out in the room and just getting them to sleep. Wear them out during the day so that they're so exhausted they dont want to do anything but sleep  

Answer 3

when I transitioned to toddler bed I just made a big deal out of the new bed all day long. He got up a few times I just sat outside the door and every time he got up didnt say anything butjust put him back into bed. Since you have two in the room, id sit in the room by the door and once they get up put them back into bed.

You need a routine also. if you dont already. We eat, teeth, watch a show then read three books, kisses cuddles ect then we leave. It took 3 nights to get him to stay in there.

Granted now he has been in bed for 2 years we are back to square one since we are potty trained again.

Good Luck.

Once they wake in the morn. make a big deal about how they slept in big boy beds even though they didnt stay in bed. Tomorrow make a big deal about how they will sleep all night and go right to bed in big boy beds.

Dont talk to them, Once I start talking or giving in to requests it starts all over again with mine. Tonight after two hours he was down again this time I just took him by the arm took him to bed. While he was asking me stuff he wanted. He got up two more times once he was at the door put him back into bed. He was out in 10 min. after that.

Answer 4

Hehehehe, make sure there is no light for them to see. If they can't see, they wont be able to play. Go in and hug the one that is crying and say, "you need to be a big boy and go to sleep in your bed, just like ____ (older brothers name)" I know this sounds bad, but they will pass out eventually.

Answer 5

Whatever you choose keep it up.

A new bed or room is a big change.

I would suggest reading time right after they brush there teeth. And do it every night at the same time.

As for right now, i would walk in there with a book and settle the giggles out of the one and the over tired one will relax some.

Good luck.

Answer 6

i prepared my daughter for weeks beforehand and when the time came i had her help me put her bed together and then she helped me make it and by then was ready to pass out and take a nap on it. i never really had a problem with her and the bed.

Answer 7

i think u should practice with them during the day time. as as well at night.  lay in their bed in u can lol. and pretend ur going to sleep when one freaks out. tell them its okay and to go to sleep. when the other one starts laughing just close ur eyes and ignore them u might have to do this for a while but eventually they'll get it. also have a very dim light on that way they dont think its play time.  that's soo cute twins sharing the same room u must be proud mom finally ur babies are able to sleep in their own rooms now.