I'm only 11 weeks pregnant with my first child and I was thinking about this last night. What better place to ask then here, right?
2006-06-24 13:44:34 · 16 answers · asked by Bec 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I moved my daughter to her crib and nursery when she started sleeping through the night more consistantly. That was around 5-6 months of age. I kept her next to me in the bassinet 'til then out of convenience more than anything else.
You'll know when it's time. The main thing to remember is to slowly transistion your baby to the new room and bed. Start by putting her/him in the crib with you there so she can get the feel. Then start by putting your baby in the crib for just naps for a couple of weeks then you can put her/him in there at night. I slept in my daughters room next to her crib for another couple of weeks. I probably didn't need to but it made me feel like I was a good Mom.
2006-06-25 02:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once your baby is sleeping 4-5 hours at night is a pretty good time to think about moving them since you'll only have to get up once during the night. Also, to make the transition more smooth, start by moving the bassinet into the baby's room and let him or her sleep in a familiar bed in their new room for a few nights before moving them into the big crib. That way baby only has to deal with one new thing at a time.
2006-06-24 23:11:40 · answer #2 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We started out in a one bedroom duplex so we had our daughter in a bassinet in our room till she was 4 months old. Then we moved her into a jr. crib also in our room for a couple months. (junior cribs are great transitions since they dont feel so huge to a baby who has been in such a small bassinet. Our daughter loved hers) and they fit better in your room. We then got her her own room when we got a house but wanted her close to us. We finally moved her into a large crib in her own room at 9 months old. She never had a problem sleeping in her own room and loves it still. I would not recommed letting the baby sleep in your bed with you guys. They get so dependent i have friends that have 4 years olds that still wont sleep in there own room. That has to be difficult for a relationship and the baby needs its own space.
2006-06-24 22:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by rachelpaul1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our kids never shared our room, and they never slept in a bassinet. Our oldest had a bad case of reflux, and only liked to sleep in her car seat. So we'd put the car seat in her crib and that worked fine. Once drugs got her condition under control, we just weaned her off the car seat. Our youngest has only ever slept in her crib.
And, yes, I was nursing them. I nursed them both until they were over a year old. I found that sleeping with a baby was like sleeping with a rhinoceros. They were LOUD and WIGGLY and no one ever got any sleep. Much better to go nurse them in the glider chair and then pop them back in their crib.
2006-06-24 22:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to share a room with my son till he was 11 months old but I would say around 2 months. He was about 2 months when I moved him into his crib.
2006-06-24 20:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by ktpb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they're too big for the bassinet! My little guy was NEVER little. (His birth weight was 10lbs 4oz) He moved out of the bassinet and into his crib within a matter of weeks! I think it was about 3 weeks.
2006-06-24 22:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by proud_usmc_wife04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as posisble in order to allow the child to get used to being in his/her own space. Case in point, our 19 month old son slept with us for a while because we didn't have the space; when we finally did get the space and moved him to his room, he'd climb out of his bed at 3 AM (without fail) and we heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet running down the hallway to our bedroom. He grabs onto the sheets and climbs into bed and we've been working hard at trying to get him to remain in his own room...so, a word to the wise...move the child soon. If not you'll give up a great deal of "private" adult time and space.
2006-06-24 20:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by silentknight64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby outgrew her bassinet way before I was ready to move her to her own room. She got to the point where she'd flail her arms in her sleep & wake herself up because her arms hit the side. I think the baby outgrows the bassinet before mommy's ready for her to move to a crib. Also, they start making noises in their sleep which wakes you & you'll be ready to move her! lol
Good luck - I loved being pregnant & I miss it. :) Please make sure you're taking folic acid!!!
2006-06-24 20:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is a "text book" time, but when we did that our kids were about1 year old. I think the first year w/the parents is best... But it's all opinion.
Have you checked out a website called: http://preg.fertilityfriend.com/ My ex used it all the time when she was pregnant. They have discussion boards specific for due date months and I believe most of the site is free.
Please consider joining it and chatting with other moms due around the same time you are!
CONGRATS ON THE BABY!!!!!
2006-06-24 20:50:55 · answer #9 · answered by Trent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son started sleeping in a carry cot from the very beginning but next to our bed. Now he is 2yrs old and he still sleeps with us in the middle of the bed! I don't really think it's a good thing but I enjoy every minute of it. My husband also works until 3am so he keeps me company and I don't feel lonely.
Depends of your circumstances..
2006-06-24 22:49:10 · answer #10 · answered by talanas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋