No matter how much parents love their babies, there is always a time to make them independent, and the first step to making them independent is to sleep on their own. But many parents don't know how old their babies are and how to train them to sleep well? Let's discuss these issues together today.
When babies can sleep on their own depends on their own situation, their ability to adapt to the environment, and the results of parental guidance and training. Some babies can sleep on their own at the age of one, while others need parents to help them sleep by the age of three. However, for newborns, sleeping with their mothers is better because they lack a sense of security and urgently need their mothers' care. At this time, it is still too early for them to cultivate their independence. It is easier to cultivate the habit of sleeping independently after establishing a sense of security.
When training babies to sleep on their own, they should choose bedroom items that they like, so that they are more willing to sleep in their own room. When the baby sleeps alone for the first time, the mother should give him a small reward as encouragement, so that he will be more motivated.
If the baby has to sleep with their mother loudly in the middle of the night, don't blame him. Take him back to his room, help him cover himself with a blanket, tell him not to be afraid, his mother is here, wait until he falls asleep before speaking. If the baby doesn't want to sleep on their own, you can buy them a toy doll or plush toy to be their sleeping companion. This way, the baby won't feel lonely or scared when they are with their companion.
