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Co-sleeping

Phill

So about a year ago my son was poorly. He has got into bed and shared it with me as a comfort thing and so I could keep an eye on him to make sure he was ok (he’s 4 now)

ever since then he refuses to go into his bed and will only sleep in mine. 

I have tried lifting him out of my bed and putting him into his but he just wakes up and becomes extremely upset and worried that he’s in his own bed. I have tried getting him to lie in his bed before sleep but he will just get upset and end up in my room  

i know he has seperation anxiety and doesn’t like to be away from me which really doesn’t help the situation and he is getting more and more anxious about going to sleep and staying in my room alone  

does anyone have any tips to help him transition back into his own bed please?   

phill

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  • You need something that replaces the job of keeping an eye on him, and something that comforts him. One of his toys can be on guard duty to watch over him and the room, and another one of his toys can be something he hugs for comfort. If this is explained to him in a reassuring way, he might feel comfortable enough to sleep at night. 

    Or maybe you could install a monitor, or get a walkie-talkie. Maybe some kind of music could help comfort him to bed as well, or a night light.

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  • You need something that replaces the job of keeping an eye on him, and something that comforts him. One of his toys can be on guard duty to watch over him and the room, and another one of his toys can be something he hugs for comfort. If this is explained to him in a reassuring way, he might feel comfortable enough to sleep at night. 

    Or maybe you could install a monitor, or get a walkie-talkie. Maybe some kind of music could help comfort him to bed as well, or a night light.

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