My son is 2.5 and we are expecting our 2nd baby in a month. We transitioned our son into a new room into a real bed. WE made it exciting for him, he got to pick out the bedding and the accessories. Its a really cool room and he loves to show people that come over. He used to be so easy to put down. Bath, Books, and then I would put him in his crib awake, say goodnight and shut the door and not hear a peep until 11 hours later. Now that has all changed. He cries for 30-60 minutes in his bed unless I lay next to him until he falls asleep. He gets up a couple times a night and I have to go in and settle him down. And he wakes up an hour earlier than he used to. At first I thought this was just at the beginning, but its been about 3 weeks and still the same scenario. He is exhausted and acting grumpy and crying in the mornings. Naptime is also a bear - same troubles. He used to be the best napper. Drop him in his crib at 12:30 and he would sleep until 3 every single day. Now - i'm lucky to get an hour out of him. Can I expect this to get better? What should I do differently?
