How to teach a child to sleep with his parents?

At a certain age, it becomes important for a child's development to be as independent as possible. This is when it is best for them to sleep in a separate cot rather than with their parents. However, this can cause a lot of problems and sleepless nights for the whole family. If your little one is used to sleeping in a bed with you, the change can come as a big shock and may be perceived differently, not necessarily positively. How do you get your little one used to the new situation? What are the non-invasive and easiest possible methods?

Ways to get your toddler used to sleeping alone

Above all, patience and understanding are needed. A new situation is always something that brings stress. In order to make your child cope as well as possible, you can try to make the process as easy as possible for him to some extent. Take the time to explain to your toddler what all the change is about and why it is happening. This can have a very positive effect on his wellbeing.

Also, choose a time when you know that everything else in your toddler's life is at an optimal level. If he is 100% healthy and comfortable, this transition will be much easier. It may also help to provide him with proximity to objects and people to which he is attached. In the beginning, his cot can be in the same room as his parents and ideally the toddler's favourite teddy bears will always be close at hand.

Choosing the best cot for your little one

If you are deciding on such an important step as preparing your little one for independent sleeping, you need to choose the right cot. It needs to be completely safe, but it also needs to provide him with comfort. Solutions such as cot house, wooden cot or bunk bed for older toddlers. Wooden baby cots are a very popular option because they are fully functional and look beautiful. In addition, it is worth thinking about an option such as bunk bed with stairs For example, the bunk bed cottage. These are innovative solutions that are more than just a bed. They positively influence the development of the toddler and also become a play area. Don't forget to stock up on furniture for your child's room. You can address this issue in a modern way - buy a wooden cot with a drawer. This way you combine two pieces of furniture into one, creating a functional hybrid and saving space.

Changing a child's habits is one of the more challenging tasks any parent has to face. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be so unpleasant. Wooden baby cots are a good choice every time. Such a piece of furniture will provide your little one with comfort and become their new favourite place to sleep. We encourage you to take a look at the models from the Inmondo range for a beautiful and functional interior design!