At what age is it better for children to sleep alone?

Children are very cute and like to sleep next to their parents because this makes them feel safe. However, sleeping next to their parents for a long time will bring some troubles to the parents' lives and make them feel uncomfortable. It will also affect the children's physical and mental development. Therefore, it is very important to let children sleep by themselves in time. At what age is it better for children to sleep by themselves? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

At what age should babies sleep in separate beds?

Generally speaking, it is best for children to sleep in a separate bed from their parents before they are 3 years old. Because children can already distinguish whether they are boys or girls when they are about 3 years old, they have their initial gender awareness and are at an important stage of psychological development. If a child sleeps in the same bed with his parents for a long time, it may develop an Oedipus complex or an Electra complex, which may lead to a lack of self-love and self-discipline in the child, and even sexual identity disorder in the future.

Tips for sleeping in separate beds with your child

1. If conditions permit, try to keep your child's room within your sight so that you can observe your child at any time;

2. When you first start sleeping in separate rooms, be sure to accompany your child and hug him/her before going to bed;

3. Tell your child a story or read a book with him/her before bedtime, so that he/she can prepare himself/herself for falling asleep;

4. Try not to get too excited before your child goes to bed, don’t watch TV, and don’t criticize or scold your child before going to bed;

5. Let your child empty his bladder before going to bed and try not to get up at night;

6. Tell your child that your door will not be locked and that he will get help whenever he needs it;

7. When a child is sick or encounters setbacks, parents can sleep with the child temporarily and let the child sleep alone after the child recovers.

If parents choose to sleep in separate beds from their babies at the right time, it can help the babies develop a good sense of self-discipline. At the same time, it can also cultivate the children's independence and lay a good foundation for their future adaptation to the environment and society. In addition, parents must pay attention to gradual progress. It takes time for children to adapt to sleeping alone, so don't be impatient.