My toddler keeps getting out of her new bed, how do I get her to stay put?
We moved our 2.5 year old into a floor bed last week and she pops out twenty times a night.
This phase is completely normal. The most reliable approach is calm, boring consistency: walk her back with as little chat, light and eye contact as possible. Most families see it settle within one to two weeks.
Reviewed by Gemma Coe, child sleep specialist — general guidance, not a substitute for your GP or health visitor.
What worked for us was a 'bedtime pass', one card she could trade for a single cuddle. Once it was used up, that was it.
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