My 3 year old has shared a bed with me for the last year. Before that, she was in her own cot in her own room. I want to move back to seperate rooms but she is now REALLY attached to sleeping with me. I am going to buy her a new bed soon and am hoping to make the transition from co to solo by telling her she has her own bed, she is a big girl now etc but would REALLY appreciate any advice on how to make this easy, smooth and most importantly, as stress free as possible for her.
(No judgement please. There are VERY good reasons why I had to share a bed with my child through no fault of mine and would prefer it to not have happened but am now just trying to fix it). Thanks.
Also - am having another baby in 5 months so need to get this sorted.
2007-08-08 19:30:35 · 4 answers · asked by soxy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Take her to the store with you and let her help you pick out her own bed and bedding. Get her excited about having her own bed instead of making it sound like a sad occasion. Tell her that you will just be in the next room in case she gets scared. Play soothing music on a CD at night and have a nightlight.
2007-08-08 19:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My daughter who is almost five just went back into her own room... the new bed trick worked for me so I hope it will work for you! Also try letting her pick some things to put in her room to kind of make it her own. You can also try giving her a piece of your clothing with you scent on it.
2007-08-08 19:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by a_johnson724 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe buy her somethings for her room that will make her excited to go to bed - themed Quilt cover sets or a special teddy. Good Luck
2007-08-08 19:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kylie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pervert!... Just kidding. You should get some reading material on the subject.
2007-08-08 19:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋