07/09/2026
The nursery isn’t just for sleep!👇
If your baby falls asleep in your arms or another room, transferring them to their crib can feel hopeless.
If they wake up in a room they barely know, they will panic.
That’s why we need to build their confidence in their room while they are wide awake.
Feeling safe -> better sleep!
The Strategy:
Spend awake time in their room during the day when it’s bright and sunny. Bring in favorite toys and make it a happy, low-stress space. When they know and love their room by day, waking up there at night feels safe, not scary. ☀️
Take it a step further to build independent skills:
1️⃣ While they play happily in their crib, leave the room for just 2 seconds.
2️⃣ Step right back in and praise them.
3️⃣ Slowly increase those seconds into minutes.
This teaches them that their room is a safe space, and that you always come back. ❤️
🤫 PS this works well for toddlers too!
Does your baby usually wake up the second they hit the mattress?
Let’s chat in the comments! 👇