Locking him in his room especially while you are asleep sounds dangerous.
Locking toddlers door at night.
I would not expect him to fall asleep and sleep through the night alone until he is old enough to be reasoned with maybe four but possibly older.
Years ago the daily mail featured the story of a dad who was so exasperated that his son kept getting out of bed and going into mum and dad s room he put a lock on the child s bedroom door from the outside and left it locked for the night.
A good sleep ritual can help toddlers learn to soothe themselves.
Are bedroom door locks okay.
More recently american actress kristen bell admitted to locking 3 year old daughter delta in her bedroom while she went to sleep so she couldn t.
Locking a child s door is a fire hazard it may also earn parents a visit from child protective services.
I locked our toddler in his room every night to save my marriage some will call him a monster.
As a toddler you have a very active imagination.
This is the big number 1 reason why toddlers do not settle in their own beds.
Gates and dutch doors are safer options and less alienating for the toddler.
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If you had to post the question on facebook then come on deep down even you know that it s not okay.
If he needs you when he is falling asleep or in the night responding to his needs teaches an important lesson in trust.
A few will applaud.
Toddlers have young minds they are still not sure about their place in the world and simple things scare them.
Motion alarms can also tell parents when kids make a break for it and they are easy to implement.
Sure shut the door when your child needs to nap baby gate your stairs if that s your issue invest in those fiddly cupboard locks galore to stop them drinking vanilla but locking your child in their room with a key.