Parents probably have the same struggles at nights: getting their toddlers to sleep on their own beds. While this problem might be fine for other parents when their little ones are very young, you, at some point, might be thinking or even desperate for answers: how to get your toddler sleep in his own bed?
Well, worry no more. Here are some helpful tips to help you break your toddler's co-sleeping habit.
Encourage your toddler to sleep in his own bed.
If children have always happily slept to their parents' rooms it's unlikely they will accept a change, says Elizabeth Pantley, author of "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" via ABC. Nevertheless, you can still explain to your toddler that you'd like him to sleep in his room.
In addition, to make the transition much easier for your toddler, Pantley advised giving your child something to cuddle with like a stuffed toys or bedtime animals. Or, a chart where your child can place stickers until he falls asleep.
Put a stop to the night visits.
Children stealthily come into their parents' bed during nights or dawns. So, Pantley said the best way to solve this is to gently take your toddler and quietly bring him back to his room.
Banish the monsters.
Some children don't want to sleep on their own because they are scared. Hence, better find out what's scaring your toddler, then, you can offer a soothing relief like a monster sprayer (a spray bottle of water).
Praise your toddler.
On the next morning, ask your toddler how is he. If he complains about it, just keep on encouraging him and remind him about your new rules, according to Parenting. Then, if you notice that he is making some improvements, praise him for making progress.
Just be patient with the adjustments, this may take some time. Eventually, your toddler will get used to it.
