Many people have no problem bringing baby home and letting them share mom and dad's room. In fact, for me it is handy to have baby close by when they are waking up for middle of the night feedings. But there comes a time when mom and dad really want their space back and there are many bonuses to baby spending the whole night in their own room. Here are some tips for making this happen.
- Get a good, safe crib. Knowing that your baby is safe in a crib that they cannot get out of and does not have anything harmful in it can help you feel secure in baby sleeping on their own.
- Get a good baby monitor. We like an LCD Digital Wireless Baby Monitor. Key features for us include night vision, good sound, and rechargeable batteries. This helps mom and dad be able to check on baby without going inside the room and waking baby. I also like that the video feature helps me to make sure the big kids aren't picking on the baby and/or waking them.
- Stay out. If you have a good crib and a baby monitor, one little thing that helps baby be
comfortable in their own room is simply for you to stay out. I know this can be hard but if your baby sees that you are nervous and keep checking on them they will feel insecure and be less likely to stay in their own room.
I know these may seem like simple things but they are the tricks and tips that we use to keep our children in their own beds. Having seven children that sleep in their own beds is a must for mom getting a good night's sleep and being 100% for them during the day. What tools do you use to help get yourself the sleep you need with children in the house? We'd love the hear!
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