The best option when the child sleeps in his crib from birth. But sometimes, due to whims or illness, parents take the child to sleep in their bed. You should not get carried away with this, since it can be very difficult to wean a baby from sleeping together.
Evening classes
Try something fun with your child before bed. For example, read a fairy tale together, draw a drawing and hang it over the crib. You can also play your favorite games or watch cartoons. Thus, the baby will develop a positive association before bedtime. Surely the child will not want to immediately fall asleep in his crib, but you must be patient, because at a later age it will be much more difficult to do this.
Compliance with sleep patterns
Set a specific sleep schedule for all family members, that is, at what time you should go to bed. Keep in mind that the duration of sleep is at least 8 hours. Put the baby in the prescribed mode, trying not to pick him up.
Substitution method
This method consists in the fact that when the child falls asleep, an atmosphere of the presence of the parents should be created. Before bed, tell your baby that you will be nearby, and he needs to sleep in his crib. Until you are away, his favorite toy will stay with him (let the child choose).
Calming Method
This method is not suitable for everyone, as it requires special endurance and patience. It is as follows:
1. Before going to bed, feed and bathe your baby, put on clean clothes. In the evening, do not get carried away with active and noisy games, so as not to overexcite the child's psyche.
2. Place the baby in your crib. Tell him that now he will sleep here.
3. After a few minutes, go to another room, leaving the baby alone. Of course, he can start crying loudly, but you need to stand it for at least 5 minutes. But if he has already begun to cough from crying or strange sounds have appeared, immediately return to the child.
This method is for the most seasoned parents. If it doesn't work for you, use the other methods listed above.
should be done as early as possible. The main thing is to be patient and do not give up at the first difficulties.
