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reader, karley  +, writes (14 May 2007):
my son is 16 months old and has only just settled into his own bed. we had to be really strict with him to acheive this i don't mean shouting or hitting. get your daughter in to a routine. devise a timetamble. for example. 6.30pm dinner time. 7pm bath time 7.20 pm calm, down time. (you sit her on the sette with you and watch tv. don't let her off the settee.) 7.45pm bedtime. ta;lk her to her bed say good night and stand there not looking at her if she cries say nothing. when she is reassured by your presence walk out the room, if she starts crying again say goodnight but don't re-enter the room stand by the door. leave her for 5 minuetes look through the door to check she is lying down and is okay if she is standing her up lie her back down and say "time for bed lie down goodnight " and walk out the room. you may have to do this alot but she will eventually get the message and her cries will cease. watch out for the fake cries,where she will scream and ball for a few moments and then stop this is just her way to get your attention don't give in. just say good night lie her down if she is standing a leave her.it is a long a tedius process but stick to the routine and you will see results it will be worth it. good luck.
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reader, katiemarie +, writes (2 January 2007):
 Hi,
I had the same problem at one point and yes i really understand how much it can stress you out.
My advice would be with experiance is if she as a sleep during the day and you are home but your daughter in her cot once she is asleep. She will then wake up in there she might not like it at first but she will get used to it.
Then at night times do the same let her fall asleep then put her in the cot she might wake up at first but stick with it.
As soon as she is used to sleeping in her cot try putting her in there awake and let her know its bed time. She may cry even scream but dont let that make you feel bad she is just testing you to see if you give in!!
Yes go in and out the room to let her know your still there but try not to take her out the cot unless you feel she really is distressed.
This will take alot of time and effort but beleive me it works and a full night sleep without a baby in the bed is the best reward, and the fact you child wakes up with the biggest smile aswell.
Best wishes
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