The switch from a cot to a kid-bed is a milestone that signifies the child is no longer just a baby but a &lsquo;big kid&rsquo;. Like all changes, it can be unsettling for the child. This is why it becomes paramount for parents to watch out for signs that their child is ready, so that the transition is smooth. Here are a few hacks that can make it a win-win for all.FIRST THINGS FIRST, FIX A CONSISTENT BED-TIME ROUTINELike all habits, a good bed-time routine depends a lot on the lifestyle of the parents themselves. They can manage the consistency by sticking to a conducive sleep routine at around the same time daily. Despite erratic schedules or social engagements, the first principle here is for parents to maintain their child&rsquo;s routine on priority. Children don&rsquo;t really have a concept of time, but surely get hooked to processes very quickly. Kids adopt habits through regular practice of these very processes. Sleep associations are the glue that make the bed-time routine stick. It is for parents to adjust their engagements so as to not make frequent disruptions in their toddler&rsquo;s bed-time routine. For some, this could mean more house parties, with lesser people each time and possibly, less frequently as well. For others it could mean one parent maintains a more fixed routine if the other is in a travelling job. Occasional late nights don&rsquo;t really harm that much if both parents are focused on helping the child form a solid and healthy sleep habit. This would not just benefit their child&rsquo;s mental development, physical growth, memory, retention and energy levels but also give the parents an assured time to themselves to recuperate. Moreover, irregular sleep or sleep deprivation is said to be one of the main causes of sleep disorders like somnambulism, which kids are most susceptible to. All said and done, there are just too many benefits of a good night&rsquo;s sleep, for everyone to function at their best, during the waking hours, and a good bed time routine sets the base for the transition to a bed.TIMING MATTERSAny big change shouldn&rsquo;t be made in a time of stress. Also, if a second baby&rsquo;s arrival is expected then the switch for the first-born should be made well before time so that the first child doesn&rsquo;t associate it negatively in any way with the arrival of the sibling.ASSESS READINESS THEN MAKE THE TRANSITIONSome parents take a cue by respecting the weight limit that your baby cot comes with. Some agree that soon as the kid can walk out of the cot, it&rsquo;s time to graduate to a kid bed. Some say that when the kid is more than 36 inches tall it&rsquo;s time to make the switch. This could mean anywhere between two to four years of age before a kid can sleep in their own bed, and for some, in their own room. The readiness of both the parents and child is key. &lsquo;The child should ideally be 3 years or more to consider this transition. More than the age it is about ensuring the child is mentally, physically and emotionally ready to accept this change . Also, from the safety standpoint, bunk beds are a strict no, as they give an insecure feeling, and are really risky for the toddler,&rdquo; says Dr Payal Malhotra, pediatric oncologist at Rajiv Gandhi Institute Delhi.Some units are very comfortable sleeping together in the same room, till the child is 4 to 6 years of age while others feel ready to make the switch at two to three years of age. It all depends on firstly, the readiness of the child and then the parents. A lot of times parents aren&rsquo;t ready for this transition as they are more attached to having their kids sleep alongside. Beyond a point, it is prudent to assess the situation and see what&rsquo;s best for the child and for them as a couple. It&rsquo;s good to start with the awareness that switching to a new bed is a sign that the child is now ready for bigger and even better things. Sindy Bruecher Sharma, mum of two sons aged two and four years adds, &ldquo;Our trigger to make the switch for our elder son was that we were often moving to another room for our own sleep&rsquo;s sake, after our kid was asleep. Only so that would make being able to read or watch TV in bed possible without worrying about waking a toddler. That&rsquo;s when we realised it makes sense to get a separate bed room for our li&rsquo;l one.&rdquo;FAMILIARIZATION HELPSUsing the new bed for short day-time naps is a good way to make the child well acquainted with it. A good way for parents to check for readiness is to ask their child if they would want to sleep in their own bed at night. Keeping a pillow on each side, a cushiony rug on the floor next to the bed and a comfort sleep-toy in tow, are ways to ensure the kid feels comfortable and secure. If your child is habitual of reading before nap-time, then this habit can really help ease out the transition as you calm your child and bond through reading at bed-time, making the environment very conducive to a relaxed sleep thereafter. The first few nights you could be next to the child just patting them instead of snuggling or simply sitting next to them while they fall asleep. Whatever you do, just make sure you are in their ear shot through the night, as kids do tend to wake up from their dreams and at those times the presence of a parent really matters. Moreover, a nightmare has the potential to flip the transition up-side-down. A parent&rsquo;s presence during sleep disturbance is a sign for the child that the parents are still very much with her despite the physical separation of beds. Moreover, it&rsquo;s good to be close enough to take your child to the bathroom at night.CELEBRATE THE SWITCH BY DECORATING YOUR CHILD&rsquo;S NEW ROOM OR BED TOGETHERIt&rsquo;s a good idea to let your child choose their own new bed and it&rsquo;s bedding. Make it personal for them and decorate it together. Bid a grand farewell to the old crib in a ceremonious fashion and make it a fun event for the child. These are ways by which the kid may feel a sense of happy ownership about this change. &ldquo;We decided to buy a single adult-sized bed for our elder son Zaayne, when we attempted the transition at three years of age. We made sure we bought a side railing as he was prone to roll off the bed at night. A big bed makes sense, as there are nights when we have to lie down next to him, and bigger beds also last longer,&rdquo; adds Sindy.GIVE IT TIMELike all changes, this one too takes time and is best done gradually. There would be some nights the kid demands sleeping with his parents like good ol&rsquo; times, so be it! The most important thing is not to stress too much on driving the change but enjoying the transition with patience, care, and spontaneity.

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