T.D.
I have the same problem with my 2 1/2 year old daughter durring nap times. She trashes her room before she finally goes to sleep. I haven't solved this myself because my son (10 mo) is rarely sleeping when it's time to put is sister down and DH is at work. But if I could I would do what I did the first time she slept in the toddler bed at night, using the Supernanny's "Stay in Bed Technique".
http://www.supernanny.com/Advice/-/Supernanny-techniques/...
Best wishes.