Question
At what age should children begin to sleep independently? What should parents pay attention to during this process?
Answer
From birth, children should have their own beds, which not only helps them better enter a state of sleep but also reduces the risk of parents transmitting diseases to their children. The best age for separate sleeping is three years old. Therefore, parents can start gradually guiding their children to get used to sleeping alone from when they are three years old. Initially, children may experience short-term anxiety and fear, so parents should avoid suddenly letting their children sleep alone to prevent psychological fear. It is recommended to gradually reduce the time spent co-sleeping with the child, allowing them to gradually adapt to independent sleep.