Transitioning from next to me to cot?

So my little boy is finally going into a big boy cot tonight! I’m really nervous about him hitting himself against the bars or getting his arm stuck? But also nervous he won’t like it is there any advice or tips that could help? Do they just eventually learn the space of the cot?

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Hi infant/toddler sleep coach here. Don’t panic about them getting stuck in the bars of the cot. They’re spaced at a certain distance to comply with legislation. But they’re designed to fit limbs through rather than get them completely stuck or even worse, baby falling through the gaps completely. As they get used to the bigger sleep space, they will eventually learn to keep away from the sides. Whatever you do, please avoid adding anything such as cot bumpers into the sleep space as these aren’t safe at all.

To aid the transition, try allowing him some time in his cot during his wake windows. Pop a couple of toys in his cot and get him to have a play in there for a few minutes whilst you’re in the room with him. It just reassures him that the space is a safe place for him so be x

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