From the age of 3, the child begins to feel like an independent person, and it is desirable to teach the child to sleep in his room from this age. Not all children easily break up with the habit of sleeping in their parent's bed; a few tips will help your child change this.
Instructions
Step 1
It happens that a child is already 6 years old, but he still does not want to sleep alone. It is necessary to understand that it is not the baby who is to blame for this, but his parents, who did not insist on their own in time and, having shown kindness, continue to allow their son or daughter to take advantage of the situation. In this case, it is necessary to persistently, but not abruptly, explain to the child that he has already grown up and has become independent. It is better to transfer to a separate bedroom gradually, stress should not be allowed, let him know that sometimes he will have the opportunity to spend the night with his parents, this fact will calm and relax the baby.
Step 2
It is necessary to act gently, but firmly, encouraging the child and praising him for obedience. It is necessary that he understands well that every evening he has planned out and the ritual does not change, first washing, then putting on pajamas, saying goodbye to toys, reading a fairy tale before bedtime and directly sleeping in an embrace with his beloved bear.
Step 3
You need to go to bed at a certain time, if the child is afraid to fall asleep alone, then you can offer him to leave the night light on for a while. Try to develop in the child a positive attitude towards the bed, as to his place of residence, make the bedding together, let him know that he is the owner of his room and sleeping place.
Step 4
It is important that all adult family members live in harmony and support the parents' desire to teach the child to sleep in their room, then he will understand that he is trusted and loved.
Step 5
If you still fail to "move" your beloved child to his room, try to understand the reasons for his refusal to sleep alone, perhaps your care and love is not enough for the baby, and he tries to draw attention to himself in this way. Analyze your behavior and draw the necessary conclusions, this will help to avoid disagreements in the family, and your baby's sleep in his crib will gradually improve.
