How do I transition from co-sleeping to sleep training?
⚡ Short answer: If your baby has been sleeping next to you since birth, transitioning to their own bed is a process that requires time and patience.
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bir anne · Sleep
My baby has slept next to us since birth. How do I get them used to their own bed and move to sleep training?
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If your baby has been sleeping next to you since birth, transitioning to their own bed is a process that requires time and patience. The best approach is to move gradually.
First, try keeping your baby's crib right next to your bed for a while, even at the same level. This way, you can reach them, hear them, but there's physical separation starting. Keep them sleeping like this for a few days or weeks. Then you can slowly move the crib toward their own room.
When transitioning to sleep training, there are several different methods. One of the gentlest is the "chair-fading" method: sit in a chair next to their bed, and each night move the chair a bit closer to the door. Or use the "graduated extinction" method, where you extend crying intervals and check on them at increasingly longer intervals.
Whatever you choose, consistency is the most critical point. Bringing them to your bed one night can undo all your progress. Also try not to start the transition during a growth spurt, illness, or teething period.
Without knowing the exact age, general pediatric opinion considers 6-12 months an appropriate window for sleep training; before 4 months isn't recommended. The first 2-3 nights may have intense crying—during this process, also remember to take care of your own patience.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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