HELP..DS won't sleep in his own crib

for the last 2 weeks or so, he would cry and scream "NO" every time we tried to put him down in his crib. a couple of times, he would cry 1/2 hr before we gave in and let him fall asleep in our bed. we then transferred him back to his crib. other times, he would fall alseep.

any one went thru? i have no idea why he won't want to sleep in own bed. i just hate to hear and see him crying hysterically every night

eta: he's 21 months.

Message edited 9/9/2009 8:06:17 PM.

Re: HELP..DS won't sleep in his own crib

The only thing I can think of is to call your pediatrician.

Re: HELP..DS won't sleep in his own crib

i actually posted this a few days ago.. got no answers... but... for us it lasted a week or so and now it is getting ebtter again... it was so frustrating since he would scream and scream even for naps... but we noticed the last two nights he feel to sleep alot easier

Re: HELP..DS won't sleep in his own crib

he may be indicating to you he doesnt like the crib and he is ready for a big boy bed.

Re: HELP..DS won't sleep in his own crib

honestly it sounds like the time for nightmares. I know my nephew went through it for a bit- maybe 2 weeks around the same age.

ETA: is there something specific in his crib he might be afraid of? I know my SIL found a stuffed animal on the floor one night in his room. I think that's what was scaring him.

Message edited 9/10/2009 7:11:08 AM.