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hi sweet! I had that problem with Cam (recently 3) I had terrible trouble getting him back in his own bed at night! Speak to her nursery and ask if they had a halloween party or stories that may have spooked her! We fought with Cam for mths to get him in2 his own bed again, what I did in the end was put him in his room read him and his brother a story and then sat outside his door with a book and read! He could see me and knew I was there and if he got out of bed I put him back without saying a word or looking at him! I did this for about 2 wks every few days I would move a foot or so away from the door until I was sitting halfway down the stairs, and during the day I would make a point of playing games in his room to make him feel safe in there and that fun things can happen there try and make her room somewhere she feels safe and that that room belongs to her! Involve her in what duvet cover she has, what end she wants to sleep her head, ask her to shut the curtains (even if you have to lift her to do it)Askher to help you put her clothes in the cupboard drawers (so she goes in there v. briefly)! But above all don't give in and put her in your bed Trust me a big mistake if you do! 2 yr olds are very good at finding your weak spot and using it to their own advantage! Screaming, telling you they are frightened, asking for constant cuddles when they know bedtime is coming! All those things she will use to get what she wants (to sleep in your bed)
Good luck hope this helps sweet!
Jan x

Thankyou Jan, will defo take on board all of those tips. You have been most helpful. so glad i'm not alone. x

kida dat age r so funny n clever their imagination always runs wild,hopefully nw xmas is jst round da corner maybe u can try n draw her mind 2 santa,ive never been in ur situation bt gud luck hun xxx

Thank Lady A. She seems to be comming around, during the day time, but won't go in alone. She has now decided she wants the nursery to her room, and to give her room to her new sister come April. Will keep trying. x

oh bless! Was she ok in the room before that?

Hi Buffy Yes we have redecorated it complete with Dora the explorer assessories, she loved it, and her new big girl bed. Such a big diapointment really that she isn't enjoying her room, and prefers the spare room which is a bit of a dumping ground for clean washing when i cant be bothered to iron...
= (
But we are trying everyday to encourage her to play in her room. Hopefully it is a short phase.
xx