HELP......sneaky lil man

Jestine - posted on 03/04/2009

My son, Caleb, does that too.  Caleb is now 6.  What I've done is explain to him that he can hurt himself, and if he wants something to come ask Mommy.  He's probably just trying to find some independence.  I also got him a special water bottle and put that in the Fridge.  He knows he is allowed to go in and get that, but that only.  Its starting to work better.  GL!

Tammy - posted on 03/04/2009

You can't lock the door, it may seem like a good idea but the major reason you can't is the fire hazard... Its hard enough to get out of a buring house let alone unlocking doors trying to do it. But you babe is quite the sneaker! LOL Just imagine the fun you'll be having when he's sneaking out as a teenager!!! Hope you find a solution!

Teri - posted on 03/04/2009

giving everyone an update...his dad has decided to camp out in his room for a while. So far so good, he hasn't even woke up in the middle of the night yet. We also got a few safety locks for thefridge and a few of the cuboards, and put up curtain rods it the doors to make sure he doesn't get out that way. We are hoping that the sleeping all night will continue when dad isn't sleeping close by.....Thanks for all the different advise hopefully we won't need it....sometime soon!

Tammy - posted on 03/04/2009

You can't lock the door, it may seem like a good idea but the major reason you can't is the fire hazard... Its hard enough to get out of a buring house let alone unlocking doors trying to do it. But you babe is quite the sneaker! LOL Just imagine the fun you'll be having when he's sneaking out as a teenager!!! Hope you find a solution!

Jennifer - posted on 03/04/2009

I really would not suggest locking the door from the outside. I am sure he would be fine but like you said there are laws and you do not want your baby taken away. It would only take one call form someone and then you would be under investigation for cruelty and neglect. I think it would be best to avoid that situation. Plus what if something happens and he can't get out of his room. I am not sure what could happen but you never know. I am a bit of a worrier though when it comes to that type of stuff. You might have already tried this but I still would just try putting some type of noise maker on his door. Like bells, or something. I wonder if Nanny 911 answers emails? lol I can see where you are very frustrated by the situation. I really hope you are able to get your little guy to stop soon. Good Luck!

Charmaine - posted on 02/22/2009

my 5 year old started doing the same thing when he was 3... we had to put padlocks on everything that stoped him...lol

Bobbi - posted on 02/21/2009

Locking the door from the outside is the best way to go. My brother did the same things when he was little. It really is for his own safety. You really don't want him wandering around the house while you are sleeping. Trust me it won't scar him.

Teri - posted on 02/21/2009

the permanent markers were on top of a six foot book shelf that he climbedd done night..he is a very smart lil boy and i finally locked the markers up in a cabinet above my toliet. he has no clue they are there and that is the only reason he has left them alone. Plus when he got the markers he colored his lil sisters face..she is 15 mths younger than him. I hope she doesn't learn this stuff from him.

Julie - posted on 02/21/2009

Was just thinking too put some little jingle type bells on his door so if he opens it you can here him come out

Julie - posted on 02/21/2009

Wow that is really sneaky. Do you have drawers you can lock or a place in your closet you can lock permanent markers up in. You can get fridge locks that you can take off when he gets bigger. It is just a band that goes across the top of the door. But he sounds like he could figure that out. There are cupboard latches and locks you can use too. Hope this helps!! Best of Luck

Teri - posted on 02/21/2009

well thanks ...we are trying to figure all of this out..he is wide awake when he does this stuff and he know's that it is wrong. we have tried the gate and he goes right over it. As for the toy taking away..i have cleaned him out and made him work on his behavior to get it back. We have tried the different punishments once he is caught in the act he doesn't really let it phase him. He will cry a lil and help clean up but then he blinks it off like it never happens. We have talked about putting a lock on the outside of his door...but i am worried about laws. i don't wanna loose him, We have also secured all the exits I know he cant get out. It is just frustrating!

Jennifer - posted on 02/21/2009

Is he sleep walking or does he know he is doing this? If he is sleepwalking you need to worry about bigger problems like him leaving the house in the middle of the night. I do not know to much about sleep walking but I have been told that a sleepwalker can look and act like they are awake, and can even remember some of what they did, but should not be woken up. If he is just getting up and being a bit naughty then you have to catch him in the act and deal out a punishment right then. Depending on how you correct, time out or taking away a toy, whatever works best for you guys. Seems how you do not hear him, maybe you can tie some type of a noise maker like bells on his bedroom door. Good Luck.

Erin Marie - posted on 02/21/2009

Put a gate in his doorway, or a lock on his door that he can't reach, or on the outside. My husband did the same sort of stuff when he was little, and his parents locked him in his room at night. I heard of someone else who thought it would scar their child, but it didn't. If it's safe for him to play in his room during the day, it will be at night, too. And if it helps you get some sleep knowing he's safe if not sleeping, than do it. I would with mine!