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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]we started bedtime last night at 6, so were probably done with bath and stories etc by 7. Little one definitely napped too late in the day -- big one didnt' nap at all, he did attend two birthday parties though so sugar may have played a role.

Big one could climb out of crib at 18 months -- we did the super nanny method then (oh it may take 10 tries but they'll eventually stay in crib -- the first night after 36 -- 36!-- times of me putting him back in crib and him climbing out, I caved.)

I have never ever met anyone as stubborn as this kid, and he comes from a long line of stubborn people -- myself and DH included.[/quote]

Yup that was me and my kid. He is totally fine at 7 but I will stay in his room from time to time.

Parenting is as much following your gut and knowing your kid. Not every child has to have the same routine. You are not ruining your kid if you stay in their room or don't do cry it out. DS is very clear that his disappointment with bed time is that he wants to be with us. He likes being with us. He can fall asleep on his own. He is not tantruming. We had several silent protests when he was 3. He would take his blankie and stuffed animal and sit in the hallway until Dad came home from tennis. He was quiet about it so I would turn the corner to go tot he bathroom and he would be sitting there.

OP: Trust your gut and do what feels right for you. If the Super Nanny works for you, great. If after a week of it taking 35 efforts and not getting better, then it is ok to try something else. Hell, after one night of that stupidity try something else. [/quote]

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