In China, many parents take good care of their babies. With the influence of traditional Chinese family habits, most mothers will sleep in the same bed with their newly born babies. But as children grow up, they need to sleep in a small bed on their own. How old is it best for children to sleep in separate beds with their parents?
But different families have different perceptions and practices. When is it better to sleep in separate rooms with children?
Parenting experts say that 'children can start to consider sleeping in separate rooms after the age of 3, and 5 is the most suitable age. 'of course, the specific situation is also different from person to person, depending on the psychological age, courage, independence, attachment to parents and the specific environment of the family.
After 3 years old, let the children sleep in separate beds
At the age of three, children are strong enough to know that even if they are separated from their mother and do not sleep together, they will not be able to see her completely. At this time, the child will also ask for independence and have the desire to sleep independently. Therefore, from this stage, mothers can try to let their children sleep by themselves. But at this time, the best way is to let the baby's small bed beside the big bed, and the mother should not force the child to change.
After 5 years old, let the children sleep in separate rooms
Around the age of five, children begin to realize the sexual differences between men and women. Therefore, at this time, parents and children sleep separately, which can give them their own space and cultivate their children to form an independent personality.
Therefore, it is the best time for the child to try to divide the bed again and let the child sleep by himself or herself. But at this time, the best way is to put the baby's small bed next to the big bed. Don't separate the room with the baby immediately. After all, the child's mind is not mature enough. Some children will climb back to the big bed when they are half asleep, and some children will ask to sleep with their mother when they are sleeping in the small bed for a period of time. This is normal. The mother should not force the child to change.
When children grow up to 5-6 years old, their basic habits and personalities should be fully formed. From then on, his mother can officially share the room with him and let him sleep alone. But remember, we must adapt step by step. First of all, mom and dad should make their children's room a little warm, let them participate in the design and choose the bed they like. Then? Mom and dad go to sleep in his room with the child. After the child gets used to it, let dad sleep in his room first, and then mom gradually sleep in his room. Keep the door of the child's room open all the time, try to make the child's room close to his own room, and let the child realize that even if he sleeps separately, he can still feel the love of his mother.
Of course, the standard for children to sleep independently is not age, but whether their mood is stable. If the child is independent and can accept the fact that he or she is separated from his or her mother, and one can sleep at ease, he or she can try to sleep separately.