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8/16/2012, 4:13 PM

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Question: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

My two year old refuses to go to bed without screaming at the top of her lungs. She cries and screams bloody murder, and it sounds like we are hurting her. It is so frustrating, but all I can do is keep putting her back into her bed, and tell her to stop her crying. I wish I knew why she is so upset at bedtime, I know she is tired. Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

both of my kid's are they same way.....i lay them down at the sametime there 1 and 2 my 2 year sleeps in a toddler bed so he can get up and wonder but he still can't stand going to bed i lay them tell them goodnight time for bed give them there sippy cups they play for a minute then start screaming my oldest cries about 15 minutes my younger 30 minutes....just peek in let them know your still there but it's time for bed once or twice........it's took me about two months to get it down to the 15 minutes and 30 minutes deal used to almost an hour for both of them!! i also make sure to feed them then change there diaper then put on a 30 minute show watch then lay them down at 9 hope it helps in someway!

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Re: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

I found that having a set routine every night helped in our house. If they know what to expect every night it becomes a lot easier to convince them it's bedtime. Also not making getting up fun (like giving them toys, tv, food, another story, etc.) helps too. If all they get after lights out is a hug and kiss and tucked back in then they figure out there's no point in getting up :-). Most importantly, it's just temporary so don't stress too much. This too shall pass Momma!

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Re: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

Glad I'm not alone... My daughter has always fought sleep, but she doesn't do it every night now. She mostly does it when its nap time. I let her scream, kick, and cry in my arms and I don't hold her down tight, she just loves to give a good fight... If I let her go she will get down and giggle and then play or get under the crib (she sleeps in toddler bed, but kept the crib up for her baby brother that will soon be born). She gives in most of the time, but I know if it goes on for too long its not going to happen and so I just give up. Its so hard when ur pregnant and have a almost 3 year old kicking and screaming on me... I am hoping that once her brother comes that she will calm down some.

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Re: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

It will pass! Just takes time and patience. Pat her back, read her a story, stick to a bedtime routine, and she will eventually get used to it. Hard as it may be, try to keep yourself from gettig stressed, or she will pick up on it and it will make her more upset. I think most kids go through this phase at some point. Sometimes more than once in my son's case! Before you know it, these days (nights) will be a fading memory you'll be able to look back on with a chuckle.

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My two year old refuses to go to bed without screaming at the top of her lungs. She cries and screams bloody murder, and it sounds like we are hurting her. It is so frustrating, but all I can do is keep putting her back into her bed, and tell her to stop her crying. I wish I knew why she is so upset at bedtime, I know she is tired. Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: Toddler won't go to bed without a fight!

At two, she is beginning to assert her independence. She doesn't want to go to bed because you want her to go to bed. I will bet you have battles of wills in other areas of her life as well. Here are my suggestions. Since each child is different, you may want to try different ideas at different times. First, establish a routine so it is always the same... bath, brush teeth, pajamas, quiet play or read a book, (if potty-training - use toilet), night time prayers (if you believe), then bed. Second, let her make a few choices... choose between 2 washclothes, 2 towels, 2 pajamas, 2 books, etc. Consider making a special trip to the store and let her select 2 of each of her bedtime items. Maybe even let her choose her blanket. The choices give her the control that she is beginning to need to establish herself as her own little person. Third, Have her choose a special doll or something to "keep her company" at night.... never use that doll/thing as a punishing tool as it must bring her comfort. Let her bring it with her on car trips. Tie it to her stroller so it isn't lost. She needs to establish her "trust" in the thing. Then, at bedtime, when she begins to fuss, remind her that dolly is there to keep her company. If you have a religious bent, also remind her that Jesus or God, or her Guardian Angel is keeping watch to protect her and keep her company all night.. With time and patience she (and you) will get past this.

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