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Kids are fascinating.
My son (2) can climb up into his crib.
He can climb just about anything. He can climb up the back of a flat high-backed couch.
He jumps down the stairs (and rolls).
But not once has he ever gotten out of his crib or even tried.
He merely sits up, yells, "Mommy!" and waits.
Kids are fascinating.
My son (2) can climb up into his crib.
He can climb just about anything. He can climb up the back of a flat high-backed couch.
He jumps down the stairs (and rolls).
But not once has he ever gotten out of his crib or even tried.
He merely sits up, yells, "Mommy!" and waits.
They sure are! Out of 4 children I had only one crib escaper. He started at 11mos, so that was a real bummer. The one child that was always trying to escape the house, climb every object, and basically thought every baby proof thing was a puzzle to be figured out never tried to get out of the crib. He slept in it until nearly 3yo.
Kids are fascinating.
My son (2) can climb up into his crib.
He can climb just about anything. He can climb up the back of a flat high-backed couch.
He jumps down the stairs (and rolls).
But not once has he ever gotten out of his crib or even tried.
He merely sits up, yells, "Mommy!" and waits.
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Originally Posted by skahar
They sure are! Out of 4 children I had only one crib escaper. He started at 11mos, so that was a real bummer. The one child that was always trying to escape the house, climb every object, and basically thought every baby proof thing was a puzzle to be figured out never tried to get out of the crib. He slept in it until nearly 3yo.
Same here, my escape artists would climb into his crib but he never once tried to climb out. DH had a theory that he had in fact attempted to climb out, scared himself enough that he never tried it again
All these tricks are a waste of time, IMO. Put him in bed and cuddle up next to him and read him a story. Then say good night, kiss him, tuck him in and if he gets up and follows you, let him come cuddle until he falls asleep in your bed, then move him. Eventually, he'll be more comfortable in his bed (when he's distanced himself from all the stress and fighting associated with it) and just fall asleep there. It seems to me that the more stress I put everyone under trying to make little kids do what I want, the harder it is for all involved. Kids do eventually sleep fine on their own. Just enjoy him being so cute and little. He'll be a big kid before you know it.
Another little thing I think is worth pointing out. Separation anxiety often starts in kids just when they are old enough to get themselves into trouble. The idea that little kids should be kept close to mom and dad isn't so far fetched when reading about kids falling out of windows, into swimming pools, and getting out of the house while parents sleep. When he is ready to separate, he will. No "training' necessary. That's what instinct and hormones are for.
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