Most parents, especially in the beginning, choose to sleep in the same room with their baby. In the parents’ bedroom, the child can sleep in its own cot, in a cradle or in a bedside crib. Some people choose to sleep in the same bed with their child.
Whichever solution you choose, sharing a bedroom with a baby is extremely convenient, especially if your child wakes up frequently during the night and needs feeding or a nappy change. The proximity of the baby during night-time rest also improves the psychological comfort of the parents, as the baby is next to them at all times and there is no need to worry that something will happen to the baby.

Time to sleep in your own room

Although sharing a bedroom with a child is a great convenience at first, there comes a time when parents begin to dream of a peaceful, undisturbed night’s sleep and having their bed all to themselves. This is the moment to start the process of moving your child into their own room. Such a transition is not always easy, but it benefits each party. The child becomes more independent and self-reliant and the parents, after many sleepless nights, finally have a chance for some well-deserved rest and recuperation.

When should a child start sleeping in their own room?

Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to the question of when a child should sleep in their own room. Children have a wide range of needs and accept change in different ways, so it is worth paying attention to your child, their habits and their behaviour.
Experts say that moving a baby into their own room becomes easier when the toddler is a little older and more aware, as it is easier for them to understand that their parents are close all the time, even though they are not sleeping in the same room.
It is worth remembering that if trying to move the baby causes stress and crying, it is better to wait and try again in a few weeks. A child’s own bed should be a safe place for them to relax and unwind, not a source of stress and negative emotions.

Ways to make the transition easy

When preparing to move your child into their own room, it is worth ensuring that the toddler is involved throughout the process. If you are at the stage of decorating the room and the child is already able to articulate their own preferences, you can let them choose the accessories and smaller furnishings, for example. Such involvement will make the child gradually get used to the new room and accept it more easily.

When choosing furniture for a room, it is important to ensure that it creates an attractive space for the child. A great idea is to buy a house bed, which can be used not only as a space for relaxation and rest, but also as a place for creative play.
A house bed can make it much easier to move a child into their own room. The toddler will have a chance to get used to the new space while playing, and interesting decorations will make it easier to encourage the child to spend the night in their own bed.

The house bed has a mattress positioned directly above the floor, so it will work fantastically as a first “grown-up” bed. The child can climb into and out of such a bed independently without the risk of falling from a greater height and hurting themselves. The sense of independence and self-reliance will certainly further enhance the child’s comfort level and make it easier for them to accept their new place of rest.