You can encourage your toddler to sleep in their own bed by: Being on the same page as your partner about your toddler’s sleep plan Making a plan and sticking to it, even if your child is unhappy Establish a bedtime settling routine Follow your bedtime routine whenever your toddler is going to sleep (including naps during the day) Tuck your toddler into their bed and stay with them until they are calm If your toddler wakes and comes to your room, guide them back to their bed Give your toddler gentle instructions, such as “Lie in your bed, it’s time for sleep now.” Praise your child when they stay in their own bed all night Make sure your toddler’s bed is warm and comfortable Co-sleeping with your toddler may be a difficult habit to break, both for you and your child. But, co-sleeping with young children increases the risk of Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy (SUDI) and can negatively impact parents’ sleep. If you are trying to encourage your toddler to sleep in their own bed, try the tactics above or take our positive parenting course to learn more about safe sleep and settling.