My son is 2 years 1 month. He has been in a single bed since just before his 2nd birthday and sleeps all night. My issue is he still goes to sleep on our lap on the couch. Lately he's been staying up from anywhere between 8:30pm and 10pm. He just laughs and talks and tries to watch tv. I really want to start getting him to go to bed awake and falling asleep by himself but don't know where to start. We did have him self settling until he got a bit sick at 7 months and wouldn't go back into his routine. Going to sleep on our lap suddenly became his routine. Please help, hubby and I want some time at night together.
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Look up the gradual withdrawal method. It's a gentler method of teaching a child to settle in own bed. Initially with mum/dad in the room. Works well but as with any new routine if your not consistent and committed to the change you'll just make it harder for your selves and confusing for your little boy.