Most parents, especially at the beginning, decide to sleep in the same room as their child. In the parents’ bedroom, the child can sleep in their own children’s bed, in a cradle or in an additional bed. Some people choose to sleep in the same bed with their child.
Regardless of the chosen solution, sharing a bedroom with a young child is extremely convenient, especially when the child often wakes up at night, needs to be fed or changed. Having the child close during nighttime rest also increases the parents’ psychological comfort, as the child is always nearby and there is no need to worry that something might happen to them.

Time to sleep in their own room

Although sharing a bedroom with the child is very convenient at first, there eventually comes a time when parents begin to dream of calm, uninterrupted sleep and having their bed just for themselves. This is the moment when you should start moving the child to their own room. This change is not always easy, but it is beneficial for everyone. The child becomes more independent and self-reliant, and after many sleepless nights, the parents finally have the chance for well-deserved rest and recovery.

When should a child sleep 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 different needs and accept changes in different ways, so it is worth observing the child, their habits and their behaviour.
Experts believe that moving a child to their own room becomes easier when the little one is a bit older and more aware, because it is then easier for the child to understand that their parents are still nearby, even if they are not sleeping in the same room.
It is worth remembering that if the attempt to move the child causes stress and crying, it is better to wait and try again in a few weeks. Their own bed should be a safe place for the child, where they can relax and rest, not a place that becomes a source of stress and negative emotions.

Methods that make the transition easier

When preparing to move the child to their own room, it is a good idea to involve the little one in the entire process. If we are just furnishing the room and the child is already able to express their preferences, we can, for example, let them choose accessories and smaller decorative items. This kind of involvement helps the child gradually get used to the new space and accept it more easily.

When choosing furniture for the room, we should make sure that it is an attractive space for the child. An excellent idea is to buy a house bed, which can be used not only as a place to relax and rest, but also as a space for creative play.
A house bed can make moving the child to their own room much easier. The little one will have the opportunity 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.

In the Toddler Bed, House Bed – Meli, the Mattresses is placed directly above the floor, which makes it an excellent first “grown-up” bed. The child can get in and out of such a bed independently, without the risk of falling from a greater height and getting hurt. The feeling of independence and self-reliance will certainly further increase the child’s comfort and make it easier for them to accept their new sleeping place.