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2.5yo still won't sleep in own bed

Still in our bed every night. Tried his own room, his own bed in our room, nightlight, story, all the things. He just shows up. Anyone else?

5 Replies

happy-turtle 4/13/2026

We did 'sleep training round 2' at 3 - sitting in chair in his room, gradually moving toward door over 2 weeks.

breezy-squirrel 4/14/2026

This is so normal. Toddlers don't have an internal drive to sleep alone.

cozy-turtle 4/15/2026

Reward chart for staying in own bed worked at 3.5 for us. Wouldn't have worked earlier.

gentle-goldfinch 4/17/2026

Floor bed mattress on the floor in his room. He could come find us but had his own cozy space too.

jolly-otter 4/18/2026

Cultural - co-sleeping is the global norm. Don't beat yourself up.