Transition to Crib in Baby’s own room
I’m one of those that has kept baby in my husband and I’s room since birth. I don’t regret it nor do I want judgement. It has worked for me but I know now that my LO is 13 months old I should get her in her own room. She does sleep in her own bed in our room. I only pull her into bed with me when she has nights where she’s up every couple of hours due to gas or teething pain. It’s a bit selfish of me (even though I’ll always do what I need to to soothe my baby, no CIO) because it’s so convenient (and cute) to have her right there with me. I know it’s time she needs to be in her own space. I’ve been told she needs that independence, which I understand, she’s a human being.
What has y’all’s experience been with the transition? I need details! Did you start with one nap? Did you do it for nighttime first? What did you find worked? Etc etc.
The good thing is my LO has been in and out of her room since birth. I do most of our nursing sessions there and I always change her for the day and night. Now that she understands better I’ve been saying “her room” when we go into it.
I know all babies and mothers are different. All thoughts on how you went about it would be great (please also include if you had to try multiple times and/or if you had to do sleep training- and what kind). I’m just trying to see different perspectives and go from there.
Thanks in advance! Sorry for long post.
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