For new parents, this is often a very delicate moment: the transition of the baby from the parents' bedroom to their own new room. Because while the WHO recommends that parents keep their infant with them until six months old in a crib next to their bed , nothing seems to be indicated regarding the difficult transition to the baby's room ! A big change in the life of the toddler, accustomed to constant proximity with their parents. So for a smooth transition , for you and your little one, follow these three simple tips: enough to ensure nights as sweet and serene as possible for the whole family. 😴
Gradually phase out co-sleeping.
The parents' breathing as a soft background music, dad's snoring that intensifies, mom's movements when she turns over... The parents' bedroom represents a comfortable and reassuring space for the baby, accustomed to the sounds that surround him every night since birth.
And it's certain that if you put your child alone in their room overnight, the transition is likely to be particularly difficult for your little one – with or without a lullaby to put them to sleep !
To facilitate this transition, gradually move the co-sleeping arrangement away from the parents' bed . Start by keeping the crib in your room, but move it a meter or two each night, while checking that your child still falls asleep peacefully. If the night went well, move the crib further away, until you make the transition to their own room.
In this way, you will allow your baby to gradually get used to sleeping in a space separate from the parents , gradually moving away from the familiar sounds of their nights. Don't forget to establish and maintain a bedtime routine with your little one, letting them know it's time to go to sleep; children need routine to feel safe, especially in an unfamiliar environment.
Provide him/her with a safe sleeping environment.
That's it: you've moved the crib far enough away from the parents' bedroom, and your baby is now ready to spend their first nights in their own room. It's time to put your child in their new "big kid bed" !
But again, a legitimate question arises: won't he feel completely lost, so small in that big bed ? For a smooth transition to his new sleeping space, a few adjustments are essential to ensure your baby a safe – and reassuring – environment.
A simple trick: instead of placing your child lengthwise in the bed, position them widthwise ! This way, you offer them a more defined space, in which they will feel safer. Position your baby near the sides of their bed so they feel more surrounded and less lost.
And to help him gradually get used to this new room, don't hesitate to start by having your baby sleep in his new room during naps . Plus, it will be easier for you to be available for your child during the day than during the night! ☀️
Maintain the parents' scent.
Finally, to help your baby get used to their new space, there's nothing better than maintaining a familiar environment using a sense whose effect is often underestimated: smell !
Because, indeed, from the very first days of life, the baby is able to distinguish the smell of its mother. A comforting and reassuring smell for the little one, who associates it with a feeling of attachment and security. Over the days, the reassuring scent of the parents will soothe the baby and allow for this continuity of well-being.
To provide a sleep environment conducive to your little one, choose a fabric accessory that you will place next to him for the night: a small, light cuddly toy, his sleeping bag, a small cotton cloth... Every 48 hours, keep this fabric close to you for a few hours so that it is imbued with your scent before placing it near the baby!
The cocoon, ideal for facilitating the transition from crib to bed.
As you can see, for a smooth transition from crib to bed, the key is to maintain a sense of familiarity in this new environment , to help the baby feel safe.
And that's precisely why the Ouatine & Cumulus cocoons were created: to allow a smooth transition from mom's belly to the big kid's room , by offering baby a familiar, safe and secure environment.
A cocoon of softness for a familiar world.
Designed to best resemble the mother's womb, the Ouatine & Cumulus cocoons create a defined, comfortable, and reassuring space for the baby , from birth. Thanks to a soothing contact at the level of its head and little feet, this cocoon offers your little one a familiar environment where they can grow up safely.
By gradually moving the cocoon of closeness from co-sleeping to the child's room, you keep the baby in its little world , allowing it to become familiar with its new space while retaining the reassuring landmarks it has always known.
>> Discover the size 1 swaddles (up to about 6 months)
>> Discover the size 2 cocoons (from around 6 months)
So, ready to start the transition to baby's future room? 🥰 The move from co-sleeping to a big kid bed is never an easy step, for your child or for you! Arm yourselves with patience, confidence, and lots of love , and you'll see, everything will be fine! ✨
