2006-07-31 04:35:38 · 25 answers · asked by jdillinger33 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you are talking about a toddler or younger, I don't think there is a set age, it's whenever the parents and child are ready for him/her to. If the kid is pre-school or older, then I'd say it's way past time! We had a co-sleeper for ours. My son was in it until 2, my daughter was done with it about 18 months. Personal opinion, I'd say 2-2 1/2. Someone else may say 1, another would say 3.
2006-07-31 04:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is wise to not let the child sleep in the bed. You could try having a bassinette in your room beside the bed for the first 3-4 months. Then move the child to their own room, and use a baby monitor.
It has been said that there is a higher risk of SIDS when letting a child sleep in bed with their parents. The air flow is not as good around the childs head, there are also pillows being used on the bed...another no no, and in some instances the parents roll over on the children.
2006-07-31 04:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by bl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-31 04:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's a proven fact that children sleeping with their parents isn't good for the child. I think that it's okay up until the age of 3. If you're already past that age then you need to tell them that they are a big kid now and they should be put in their own beds. If they try to come out, persistantly put them back until they give up. If they don't feel comfortable then get them a night light and a stuffed animal that they can hold all night to make them feel safe. And tuck them in and even read them a bedtime story of some kind.
2006-07-31 04:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dancer Friendly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can help it, dont ever start. Especially an infant, you can roll over and sufficate them.
You should start them in their own room and in their own bed/crib from day one. That way the child doesnt know any different.
However if you have already started this habit, the sooner the better. Be prepared for screaming and crying your child is 2 or more, if still an infant he/she may have a little problem sleeping but will adjust better than an older child.
Good Luck! Be firm, consistant, and stick to it.
2006-07-31 04:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Emily J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people tried to tell me this when my daughter was born, and it's true: Once you let your child sleep in your bed, it's very difficult to get him to sleep in his own. No matter how old he is (6 months to 6 years), it's heartbreaking to hear him crying himself to sleep in another room. If he has always slept in his parents' bed, a child doesn't realize that there was ever any alternative. If you can't bear to make him sleep in his own bed and it isn't causing anyone any major inconveniences, he will eventually move out for the sake of his own privacy. There isn't any magic number, though. As a parent, you just have to do what you feel is best for your child.
2006-07-31 04:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by Nobody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so tired of this question For what are your parents for if not to bother them at night when they are tring to get some rest In our house you would have thought our Parent's room was a nightclub or something we never left whoooo sittin up late watching Johhny carson then Benny Hill then the CBS late Nite movie ahhh the good old days then you fall asleep and get farted on by your loved ones or get knocked out of bed when we became too big we left and we all grew up and became normal productive members of society so I don't think its a problem when they get tired of you they will find their way back to their own bed and if you did not want your kids in bed with you don't have any cause they will find you and they will want to sleep with the big dog so accept your fate put on the spongebob ha ha ha no nookie for you ha ha ha!! now you could always go sleep in their bed since they are all in yours
2006-07-31 04:44:49 · answer #7 · answered by Monte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-31 04:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that children should ever sleep in the same bed as their parents. You should have never started, because now you may never get them out!
2006-07-31 05:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by sassy79_420 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question ! We've tried on and off since 18 months - she's 6 and makes it about 2 days a week in her bed! I figure sooner or later she'll decide. I feel like they are only young once and they grow up sooooo fast I am happy she still wants to be near me. In a few years she'll be a teenager and "Hate me" like I did as a teenager. Charish them while you can!
2006-07-31 04:49:55 · answer #10 · answered by prettyfroggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋