I have a climber

[Inspired by Reggio]

.... My rule of thumb is: if they can CLIMB out of a crib...they are too big for a crib.

This is my practice as well ... I generally start to transition to a sleep cot around 18 months and just set the expectation you stay resting on the cot.

[Littledragon]

This is my practice as well ... I generally start to transition to a sleep cot around 18 months and just set the expectation you stay resting on the cot.

He could never sleep in a cot. He is WAYYYY too busy. He wouldn't stay in it. He would run around all day. Even now, he climbs out of the playpen and runs around my room. There is not way I could get him to sleep in the cot. And I am not willing to take him out before nap time is over because he only sleeps for about 30 minutes - I need my break! He's a busy little guy and cannot be left alone to do anything or be expected to play quietly. I've never had a kid like him before. He requires A LOT of supervision. He doesn't listen to simple directions, so telling him to stay in a cot wouldn't work. He's been chasing my dog around for two weeks, my dog almost bit him yesterday because he cornered her and tried to shove cars in her mouth. I tell him about 15 times a day to not touch the puppies. He doesn't listen. Whether I'm there or not, he does it. It's like he can't control himself.

I think what I am going to do is put my son's video monitor in the room. When I see him start to climb out, I'm just going to go over the speaker and tell him no. Might freak him out a bit, but maybe just enough to keep him in playpen. I can handle most behaviours, I can deal with agression (as long as it's not severe), I can deal with not listening, but I can't deal with no naps. I need the time to myself. I'm go-go-go for 14 hours a day, I need that 1.5 hour break in my afternoon to clean, EAT and relax. I am not willing to give that up.