how old should my little girl sleep by herself?

Babies here in the Philippines mostly sleep with their parents. I agree with your point. I guess it has something to do with cultural differences. But I still think it would be better if you try to teach your little girl to try sleeping on her own. She'll eventually get used to it but if the set up doesn't work for your little girl, then I guess you'll just have to stick with your usual set up.

it takes some time for the mind to get tired and will put automatically to sleep until then they will be vibrant playing all games and doing some things.its just a matter of time and it will be fine to derive sleep often

I think it is alright for a little girl to sleep alone. I forget how old my son starts to sleep alone. Perhaps three or four years old? Of course it is better for a child to sleep by himself/herself since it will improve their independence. It will be good for their health, too. Since sometimes sleeping with parents or grandparents will lead to an accident. I remember when I told my son to sleep alone, I encouraged him that he was even better than his dad. As dad still slept with mother but he could already sleep alone

Most Western Gynecologists stress the dangers of parents sleeping with infant children, because of the chance of smothering them while sleeping. We raised 4 boys and each had his own crib next to our bed from day one. Our Asian daughter-in-law has 2 children, both still sleeping in their parents king-size bed. We wonder when this will end, and can only imagine the problems which will result from this strange and dangerous practice.

I have a nearly four years son,he sleep with his mom too,after this spring festival,I will let him sleep alone,I can imagine it must be a big struggle,LOL. 2 years is adorable age. ^_^,I think it is a little bit earlier,if she need some help in night time,like need to go to toilet,or want to drink some water,it would be more trouble,but I think you may begin to train her from now,from taking nap by herself,to learn some other abilities living alone.More important,I don't know if you are living with your or your husband's parents or not,if you do,better communicate with them first.

My mother told me, I sleep alone when i was 4 years old. The reason was that i fell in love with a cute quilt and i wanted to sleep with it. My parents bought that quilt for me, and after that,i slept alone.

My kids can also sleep on their own, my son - the youngest is also 2 years old and can sleep alone in bed.. i guess he got used to it, when he was a bit younger i would tuck him in bed and when he is asleep, i would leave him..and somehow that might have helped and he would also be hugging his teddy bear.

Your daughter sleep with you in the same bed will make her very close together. Yes in China I came to understand that the children sleep with the parents. There is nothing wrong with that. There is no exact age whereby a son or daughter have to sleep alone. In fact sleeping together will make them closer to their parents.

At her age, she should be able to sleep on her own. However, if she is used to touching your face or any part of your body to make her sleep, well, that could really be a problem. But here in our country, kids can sleep with their moms even if they are older, like 8 years old. My son does. And I feel secured as well if I can see that he is okay at night.

It's individual and in general the child would let you know when she's ready to sleep by herself. The principle rule in raising children is that a baby should be left to sleep in a separate room between the age of 1 to 3 months, but as you stated, some people separate their children from day one, others sleep with them in the same room and even in the same bed until the child is 8-9 years old. It depends on child's need and, of course, to the parents' possibility to secure a separate room. For example, I wanted to separate my daughter from was when she was 6 months old. She is five years old now and she still sleeps in our bedroom, in her bed, simply because we don't have the possibility to have a spare room for her. We live in a two room apartment, the one is the bedroom, the other combines kitchen, living room and a dressing room, along with the terrace. We're in the process of thinking how to make the bedroom her own room because when she turns 7 and starts school, she will definitely need her own room. Bottom line, it's up to a child's need and parents' capability of making it happen.

Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i am glad to hear that your daughter loves to sleep with you and i think she should be allowed to sleep with u as long as she wished to. This is that age when she can sleep with u and after some years when she would be going to school she would hardly get any time to sleep as she would be flooded with home tasks and all. Yes as u have mentioned that due to western influence many kids have to sleep alone and i second u on this. What say?

Our children slept in their own cots from day one. In the UK, it is considered dangerous for an infant to share a bed with and adult

She will be able to sleep by herself when, you as her mother, decide when you are ready to let her sleep by herself. You will need to train her and be firm but kind to her. I don't know what your culture does with a second baby but it is easier to just follow what your culture does. Because then you get the support from your family and friends. It won't harm a child if he or she sleeps with parents until they are 3 or 4 years old. I think it does more harm to the baby if the parents make the baby sleep by him or her self when they are just a young baby. If you really want or need to train her to sleep on her own, then get her a stuffed toy or let her sleep with one of your night gowns or a special pillow or your photo, etc. That way, you can slowly make the transition and it won't be so dramatic to her. What ever you decide, just let her know that you love her and will be there to take care of her. She is still young to need reassurance from you.

Your situation is very normal in China, as I know many mother around me is very similar with yours, also my daughter is still like sleep with her mother and me,she is 6 years older, we had prepared a small bed for her sleeping, at first ,she is very like this bed, but after some days , she reject to sleep in the bed ,and crying for requesting sleep with her mother on big bed, we persuade her, no effect. this situation persist long time. Now she had go into kindergarten, it become better. small birds can't leave nest until they have a pair of strong wings, mother's effect is guid her bodies growing, not cocker, but care.

Try buying her pretty bed coverings and a special teddy or soft toy she can only have when she sleeps in her own bed.Make her bedtime special with a story.If she won't get in her own bed let her fall asleep with you then lift her into her own bed or fall asleep down stairs away from your bed.It is going to get a bit croweded in your bed with another baby due.You have to be strong and stick with it.Our babies were in their own room at six weeks old.They have got used to it early.saying that my children did come into my bed sometimes up to the age of five or six.You just have to keep putting them back in the bed it can take a while to train them to this.Tell her she is a big girl now and that is what big girls do.Let her choose some decorations for her own room.start to leave her with baby sitters for a few hours a week.Let her see she will be safe and not to cling to you so much.Still give her plenty of cuddles and tell her you love her.You must be strong she might cry for a few nights but that will not hurt her.Keep at it and she will eventually sleep in her own bed.You could put her bed beside yours and slowly but surely she will adjust.I hope something of what I have said helps you as you must get your sleep and rest with another baby due

I think it actually varies from one country to another. Because here in our country, children usually sleeps with their parents even up to 7 to 8 years old. We actually have a great bond between our parents.

My youngest daughter has been sleeping in her own room, in her own bed, since she was about 20 months old.

My daughter was about a year old when she was in her room,one of my sons had to be with us in his room until he was asleep,my husband was the one that had to do that kind of a job. And after a while my son grew out of it. So we sang some songs and read story books until they were too tired to pay attention and told him it was time to go to sleep in his room and his own bed because mom and dad don't have room in their bed for the whole family otherwise the bed will break under our weigh.

Letting her sleep alone depends on you, whenever you wish for. Check your self if you can sleep without her by your side because sometimes it is the mother who cannot let their kids sleep alone. With regards to her mannerism slowly help her to remove it, you can let her hug some pillow hotdogs or cuddly bear when it time to sleep. Good luck!

This is a really person decision for all mothers. I never did allow my kids to sleep with me. My hubby works really odd hours and he would have woken them with his alarm. Maybe if you move her slowly to her own bed when your ready. It would an easier transtion for her. Like set up a toddler bed next to yours for a few months and then leave her alone in it at nap time. Until she gets the confidence to sleep on her own. I think it really comes down to what you are comfortable with. Good luck