Baby getting used to own room

My little one is nearly 4 months and I want to start getting them used to their own room ready for when they transition into sleeping in there. Going to try some naps in there and eventually aim for all naps. Has anyone started this? Had any success?

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I’ve tried one nap a day with my 3 month old and he will often only last 15 minutes but it’s a start! I just hope that getting him used to the mattress and different environment slowly will help when it’s time for the transition! I’ve also heard that sleeping with their bedsheet in your bed then using that will help because they can smell you, so i’m planning on trying that soon😂

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Yeah he is 14 weeks so want to try 1 nap each day before the horrible 4 month regression hits hahaha. Oooo good trick about the sheet

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When my little girl started to sit unaided she started pulling herself up a few days later so we moved her into a cot bed. We were in a studio so it all happened a bit differently. But the cot bed she was very much used to before we we able to give her her own room. Definitely do like play time and chill time and sleep in the room/cot where possible but dont stress too much. Not all babies can comfortably transition at 6 months and often need the extra comfort from mum for a little longer

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