How to Get a Child to Sleep in His Bed | Child Psychology

Parents often ask me, "How do I get my child to sleep in their own bed?" This really requires a series of behavioral interventions. If done correctly, your child could be sleeping in their own bed in a matter of a few weeks. If done correctly your child can be sleeping in their own bed in their room in a matter of a few weeks.

The key component of getting your child to sleep in their own bed is to remove attention from them. This means getting your child into their bed and gradually moving yourself, as the parent, further and further and further away from the bed. I always suggest a very brief nighttime ritual. And then, as a parent, sit a few feet away from the bed and do something like read a magazine or check your PDA. And yes, the child may demand that you come closer or that you give them attention, but you have to ignore them. And I do know that this is the hard part, but soon they'll be comfortable with your distance, and you're able to move further and further away. Eventually, you'll be near their bedroom door, and eventually, you'll be out of the bedroom door.

As long as there is no medical condition keeping your child from sleeping at night, this is a great strategy to get your child to sleep in their own bed. Your child may jump out of their bed to come into your room. That's okay, you have to make the situation uncomfortable, so the child can sleep quietly on their blanket on your floor. Don't let them in the bed, because they have their nice bed in their own room, and you want to motivate them towards that goal. And these are just a few helpful tips to get your child to sleep in their own bed.

[sporego]

kids are naturally clingy. up until a certain age, they have a tendency to want to be near a parent. i stopped sleeping in my mother's room when i was three. some children stay longer, and some stay shorter, but parent-seeking behavior is normal in children and should not be pushed away or dismissed.

[ShezlinRizvi]

I worked all day a very stress full job and both of my kids 4 years and 2 years sleep with my in the same bed with my right and left side. Literally I am crying while watching this video I am so sleepy but they both hurt me with legs and head when sleeping. Idk for how many years I need to sleep like this.

[leachen]

i'm watching this while my children are over 1, 000 miles away

[brocco]

I can’t sleep alone I’m a teen 😔
Help me please

[healthyliving]

My 3yr old screams and kicks the door to be let in

[joannerede]

I heard that there was something called sleep training. It is supposed to help your baby to get on the right schedule when it comes to sleeping. I want to know if anyone has heard about this.

[alexandratownsend]

Sleeping on the floor looking under my parents bed at a young age. Heck no. That would be a death by monsters suicide mission. Monster might get me & mom won’t take me in her bed. My heart rate is over 100 & I feel unwanted & unsafe. We don’t want to spike their cortisol remember. 😳

[annnasophia]

I don't even know why I'm watching this. I'm only 14. Oh, procrastination :/ my brain seems to find this more important than revision.

[sevencoolcousinshere]

Why am I whachimg I'm a 10 year old 😂😂😂

[unidlgk]

NO NO NO NO NO!!! IM A KID MYSELF AND U STEALLING MY ATTENSHION IM CALLING THE POLICE!!

[sharaiamilia]

why am I watching this I'm a teen

[alexandratownsend]

Sleeping on the floor looking under my parents bed at a young age. Heck no. That would be a death by monsters suicide mission. Monster might get me & mom won’t take me in her bed. My heart rate is over 100 & I feel unwanted & unsafe. We don’t want to spike their cortisol remember. 😳