SkyChaser

Sarahkka

I moved my son into his own bed at about seven weeks, so I don't think I have any experience that might help you. Just some possible thoughts...
It's tricky. You'd want him to associate sleeping on his own with being a big boy and it being really fun to have his own room, but you don't want him to feel separation anxiety over it.
Hmmm, bribes? Could he earn something special for being a big boy and sleeping in his own bed? Or would that imply that he is failing somehow if he needs to be with you at night? Ack! I don't know! I'm not very helpful! Sorry!
I wonder if you posted this in the Natural Parenting section if you would get a more helpful response? Lots of members in there practise Attachment Parenting and would have way more experience than I would.
Good luck with it!

SkyChaser

brownhairedmom

I don't really know what to tell you because I don't co-sleep on a regular basis, although I'd LOVE to...she stopped around 7 months, it was just more comfortable for the both of us if she slept in her crib.

All I know is that my cousin had issues with her little boy until he was four, and the only way she got him to sleep in his own room was to let the dog sleep on his bed with him.

AP Mama

All 4 of our kids wanted to sleep with us at that age and beyond. My girls are 9 and 11 and still love to sleep with mama when we're staying at Grandma and Grandpa's and I have my own bed. Right now our 2 y/o sleeps with us but we've had at least one child in bed for 11 1/2 years now. Luckily my husband supports cosleeping too.

I think it often helps if you increase the cuddling during the day, though, since they feel like their need for close mama time is already met. I think during some phases they just need a little extra snuggle time too.

BTW, my 6 y/o would love a Sponge Bob room!
~Alicia