Locking toddlers bedroom door

Honestly, I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable locking a child in their room. You might consider trying a baby gate instead, if it’s something she wouldn’t be able to get past safely. A consistent and calming bedtime routine can also make a big difference. If she’s going to bed quite early, it may be worth gradually adjusting her bedtime a little later to see if that helps. Every child is different, so it can take some trial and error to find what works best for her. 💜

Yes I think it’s totally fine. I think you could do a toddler lock where there’s a cover over the knob handle. Or there another lock that can go over a handle that’s straight. There’s also ones where you can put it out of reach for them at the top. But something that you can easily open it and don’t have to physically lock them in

I wouldn't lock anyone in a room... I don't think it's ok. If she keep coming out, I would find the reason why she does it to fix it.

No, absolutely not. What if there was a fire or an emergency? Are you certain you could get it unlocked? I’d find out the reason why she keeps coming out, or get a stair gate over the door. You’ll upset her more when she finds she can’t get to you.

I would. It seems odd doesn’t it, but from a safety point of view it’s equal (or better in terms of fire) than a safety gate. As long as it’s easy/immediate to unlock for any adult who needs to get in 🤷‍♀️

Just letting everyone know that she used to sleep perfectly up until a month ago. She had a new sibling this year who obviously sleeps in our room because shes a baby but she will also have her own room soon. So in terms of anyone telling me to adjust her routine etc it’s not that. If I lock the door the key is still in the door so would be easy to unlock it as the key can’t go anywhere. I’m in 2 minds though because it does seem cruel

Locking the door isn't going to stop her waking up. You mentioned a new sibling, she likely is looking for connection and reassurance when she naturally wakes overnight (as we all do) and finding it hard to go back to sleep on her own. I would use a gate, so that she can still open her door and call for you.

Personally no I do not think it is okay to lock a child’s door god forbid something was to happen and they couldn’t get out what about the toilet what if they have a horrific nightmare and want mum and dad sorry but for me it’s a big no no

Sorry, I understand that you must be absolutely exhausted to think about sonutions like this. Still, tbh I think locking a small child in their room at night is absolutely not ok. Really, really not. Imagine you were little and found yourself locked in after waking up at night. Personally, I think it’s quite normal that little kids often join their parents in their bed at night (or at least want to) - it‘s a phase that comes and goes. Especially since your kid might still be adjusting to having a new sibling.

Genuinely interested in the reasons why for those people who think a safety gate is fine but locking the door isn’t?
If it’s re-sound then are you all not closing their doors?/I could definitely still hear mine through a few doors!
If it’s losing the key, would a latch be acceptable?
Am I missing something? Or are we just societally used to baby gates and so our brain is more comfortable with it?
(For those who wouldn’t use a safety gate either- I totally understand your reasons, I’m just querying the difference between the two)