Transition to bed won’t stay in bed

We’ve recently (1.5 weeks ago) transitioned our little boy into a new bedroom and a floor bed from a cot. He was doing fabulously until 3 nights ago and bed time is very hard. As soon as he goes down he’s up and at the baby gate for Atleast an hour, we land up having to stand in his room or sit on the floor and creep out. We’ve tried the minimal talk and very boring leading him back to bed which he does, but straight away he’s back out of bed and at the gate. Any advice and tips? He doesn’t appear upset like he’s not crying. He’s also started to not want to go into nursery whereas he loved it before. I’m wondering if it’s separation anxiety because he knows we’re having a baby soon or the heat? I have no idea. Finding the bed times really hard and he’s so tired in the day he’s moody and irritable.

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I had this for about 2 weeks, as soon as I left the room when she was asleep in bed she would wake up and want me to go back and sit next to her. I don’t know if it was a coincidence and she just got used to the bed or whether her new mattress was too thin/ uncomfortable but I got her a double duvet and folded it in half ( she won’t sleep with it ontop) and she’s slept in it ever since with no problems🤷‍♀️

I’m worried about this, my LG is climbing out of her cot and I’m worried she won’t stay in a bed - she’s also just started to dislike nursery that’s she’s adored since the age of 1 - hard times

he’s been a lot better the past few nights so I think persevering and being consistent has helped. He still gets out once or twice once he’s put to sleep but stays in bed then until around 615/630 and then will get out quietly sit by his gate and wait for us!
Nursery was ok today but still isn’t keen on going in although he’s fine once he’s in the room. This is so common, we can do this x

Thanks for the update, I think we will give it a go in a few weeks, she’s just started potty training which she’s done so well with, so think this will be next. Glad nursery is getting better, I tried to save some money and took her out while my older son was off school so she got out of the routine, but as you say it’s getting easier - soon this will be a distant memory & we will have the next thing - I love this chat as makes me feel like I’m not alone. Thanks xxx

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