Getting my son out of our bed..?

Question

My son is almost 6 years old. He used to sleep in his own bed. We would just have to stay in there until he would fall asleep. We moved into a new home about 8 months ago, and now I cant get him in his own bed. He just wants to make a pallet on our floor and sleep.

Any one have any suggestions???

Answer 1

It's going to take time.  Don't expect it over night.  Let him pick out a bed time buddy...if he does manage to go to sleep in his bed (even if you have to lie there for a short time then thats what has to be done) make a big deal about it in the morning.  If he doesn't - don't scorn him or make a big deal about it.  Try again the next night.  Get him use to his room again.  If he comes and crawls in with you, get up and move him back to his bed.  That's the hardest part - not staying cozy in your bed....actually getting up and moving him.  TRUST ME....it's better at age 6 than at 10.  I just finished dealing with it with my son.  Although, he still gets up occassionally.  He decorated his room himself and not only does he like TRYING to go to bed by himself, I noticed he keeps it very clean too!  Good luck.  You're just going to have to try things.  My son sleeps with a fan on full blast (not pointing towards him...he likes the sound) and a light on.  It's what works and he's getting better and better.  It's hard for me not to let him crawl in bed with me....especially since I'm a single mom and wouldn't mind a little cuddlebutt to cuddle with, but it's better for him!

Again, Best of luck!

Answer 2

Let him pick out new bedding for his room, new lamps, etc. Kids are more likely to sleep in their own room if they have a hand in decorating it.

Also, can you have pets in your home? If so, how about adopting a dog (Not a puppy...that will disrupt his sleep) from the pound. Maybe one that is a year or so old that can sleep in his room with him.

Answer 3

When I started my child sleeping in his own room, he didn't like it and neither did I because I am a single mom.  However, I let him pick out the decorations for his room, gave him prizes for sleeping in his own room, and once I got him sleeping in his own room, no matter how bad I wanted him to sleep with me I couldn't let him because he would fall back into the habit of sleeping with me.  I would tell him what a big boy he was for sleeping in his own room and I would brag on him during the day to other people when he was around.

Answer 4

set down the laws and get him out

Answer 5

Get him a little portable CD player and let him pick some CD's to play while he's falling asleep.  Only allow this if he sleeps in his room.

Answer 6

maybe move him when he falls asleep in your room or just keep putting him back in his bed like the "supernanny".  and let him have a bedtime buddy

Answer 7

Sorry but who are the parents here? Rod and back spring to mind! Maybe you could make a chart and give him a star for every night he goes to his own bed without you both having to wait til he is asleep and then when he has reached so many, treat him to a toy or something. Don't let him get the better of you!!!

Answer 8

Tell him that the Santa doesn't like boys always sleeping in their parents' bedroom.

Answer 9

Be their parent...not their friend.

Answer 10

hes been up heaved from his home.  but i would definitely get him out of the bedroom and in his room.  nite lights, intercom system, something.