hi does anyone have the same situation as me i have an 11 month old son who sleeps in the bed every night he sleeps the full night.however he now lies on his front and no longer needs my arm under him so i would love to try him in the cot i have tried before but he knows the difference..any ideas??thanks

Hi there,

Moving baby to their own cot or own room is something that every mum goes through and everyone has their own tips and tricks that worked for them.

The fact that he now sleeps the full night and no longer seems to need to holding him is a good sign that he is ready to move into his own cot.

There are a few different things you can try. Firstly, would be to try moving him into his cot after he has fallen asleep. When he wakes up he will be in his new cot and will gradually get used to it. However, some babies can get a little upset as they are in a different place to where they went to sleep.

You could try putting him down to sleep in his cot as well. It may take longer for him to get to sleep but once he gets into the pattern of getting himself to sleep by himself in this new environment, it will become routine for him. Depending on his reaction, you may need to sit on the floor beside his cot while he is falling asleep. This is fine as knowing you are there will be a comfort to him but try not to reach into the cot or speak to him as this could become something he requires to get to sleep. Then slowing move closer and closer to the door each night and eventually he will not need you to be there anymore.

Trying nap time in his cot can be a good way of getting him used to this new environment.

If you would like more specific tips for you situation feel free to give us a call on our freephone number 1800 570 570 and one of our advisors can get some more information and talk you through it.

Developing a new sleep routine is difficult so go at your pace but in the long run it will be better for both of you.

Best of luck,
Brenda