How can i get my 2 year old to sleep on her own tried letting her cry but she makes herself sick.?

Question

I think i have tried most things. She is in her own bed not crib, has night light. But i still have to stay in her room till she falls asleep. just sitting there she wont be nursed or read to etc. Can last about 2 hours running out of steam. Help.

Answer 1

This is gonna be tough for the both of you, Sorry, noone wants to hear that there is no easy solution, advise, start a routine, dinner, bath, tv or book, then bed, yes she will fight you, yes she will make you feel bad and cry till she's sick, but guess what? it works doesn't it she gets what she wants, crying NEVER killed a child. she needs to learn a little independce, my middle child is almost four and she is the only one out of four that still throws fits at bedtime, guess what, shes the only GIRL! maybe it has something to do with it maybe not. anyway be consistant. Let her cry for fifteen minutes go in put her back bed tell her good night you love her and walk away...if you have to do this every fifteen minutes till she passes out its okay, tough on you but okay. good luck, its a battle

Answer 2

Nice warm milk work's. The pharmacis't make Luvox out of the bi product of warm milk.

Answer 3

i had the same problem had to spank them let them cry, it helps them later in life to deal with problems, rather than running to some one

Answer 4

How late are you trying to get her to go to bed? Could be a disorder.

Answer 5

try putting the bed in your room (or crib) and get her used to her own bed. and whilst she's in your room decorate here room to try make it more exciting, like with toys and maybe pink stuff if she recognises colours yet. she will learn to sleep on her own in time.

Answer 6

Try those relaxing lavender baths before bedtime.  They are sold in stores with the baby bodywashes and lotions.  You could even do a gentle massage on her arms and legs with the lavender lotion. Maybe shorten her naps so she's extra tired at bedtime, or make sure she burns enough energy during the day- running, playing, etc to help her get tired.