J.B.
Like what someone else said it all counts how old your girls are. We had a crib that changed into a "toddler bed" which pretty much meant that the outside "wall" came off and the mattress was moved lower so Alex could get in and out himself. He was in that until around 3yrs old and he couldn;t fit in it anymore. Then we went out and bought a twin bed and he also got a headboard with a book case on it. We made a big deal out of it. We started a bedtime routine with 5 things to do. The order changes as needs be but here is an idea. 1. Brush teeth 2. Pj's on 3. Clean up room 4. Read a book and our devotions 5. Lights off got to bed. this helped Alex with what to expect. He has sensory issues so a routine was what has worked with him. At first getting him use to the new bed, it took some nights of us sitting in his rocker in his room and staying til he fell asleep. Or sitting next to his bed rubbing his back. Now we can just turn on his nightlight if needed or just turn off the light and say goodnight. He is 4 going on 5 in February. He still had a hard time staying in bed and wanted to come in with us and sometimes it was just done just from being too tired to fight it but other than that it took persistence of taking him back to his own bed. It might take a while to accomplish this. I don't know if you watch Suppernanny on TV but she has great ideas also. Kind of the same thing. Just keep returning them back to bed til they get the hint that is just the way it will be. Hope this helps you out. Maybe do a reward thing. Chuckee Cheese has a chart on their site to earn for sleeping all night. Maybe take an adaption to that chart and use it. Rewards maybe could be an extra book at bedtime if they stay in bed all night.