Sleeping in own bed

Following as I'm in the same boat and my 1 year old hates her cot!

it’s a nightmare isn’t it. Especially the bigger they are getting xx

Yes definitely.. I understand her as I think our bed is way more comfy than the cot and she must be used to having us nearby, but at the same time I kinda want our bed back!

I waited for a sleep regression and introduced the cot. I don't believe in choosing a random day to bring big changes. I go with the baby development.

My little boy moved in his room and cot at the 10 month regression. There should be another regression soon if you want to try.

I placed a mattress/pillow near to the cot so I could held my boy's hands and tap him until he fell asleep. I never took him out to the cot and placed him on my bed.
If he was getting very upset, I would rock him and place him back in the cot.
At the beginning, it is hard, it takes time, also 90 minutes.

Now, two months in, I lie down near to him. Hold his hand, play lullabies and leave the room when he is asleep. It takes between 5 to 20 minutes.

My relationship and my serenity improved so much. I would say it's definitely worth the effort

when you rocked did they fall back asleep? I have been trying to rock her as she calms down as soon as I pick her up but when I go to put her back down she just cries and stands up