Moving into their own bedroom

My little girl has been a terrible sleeper since day dot and nothing has been able to change that. This means she has slept in our room but in her own bed due to needing settled a lot. I am due baby number 2 in April so I can't have them both in the room so she has been sleeping in her own room for the past week and it's just not getting any easier. I know it hasn't been long but I'm shattered and don't know how much longer I can do it. She is awake screaming for me at least 8 times in the night and my partner works nights so he can't help out. So anxious about having to deal with the two 😭 does anyone have any tips or tricks or anyone who can just reassure me that it does get better? 😂

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So many kids sleep better when in their own room. I moved mine when she was alot younger because she was waking up every hour, and I've heard loads of stories of older kids sleeping through once in their own room. The transition is generally a bit of a nightmare for a few days though so good luck!

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Does she first go to sleep with you in the room? If she does she will expect you to still be there when she wakes up. If she does, try and comfort her until almost asleep. Say night night and leave the room before she drops off. That way she will know you are not there when she wakes up. Good luck xxx

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