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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]

Wow, 6 pm is extremely early.  There's nothing more frustrating than trying to put a wide-awake child to bed.  If the little one napped "too late in the day", let's assume he woke up at 3... you're trying to put him in bed with 3 hours wake time?  That's like, what you do with an 18 month old.

I'd shift bed time back by at least 1 hour, and give them something to do in their room if they're not tired, but don't allow them to leave.

For the person who suggested child-proof door handles, I don't think it would work at those ages.  My 5 year old could work those doorknobs when he was 3.  Either remove the doorknobs or install a lock or something.

But actually I feel bad for your kids being locked in their room when they're not tired.
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