For three years, the three of us lived in a cozy little one bedroom suite. And then I gave birth to Sol, and the four of us (and Bobi, our cat) lived there for 8 more months, until we finally found a home that was a better fit for our growing family. Living in a one bedroom suite, means that we co-slept. That’s right, the four of us in one huge bed. And we actually continue to co-sleep. But, there are some nights where Luna wants to sleep by herself, in her own bed. The kids actually have their own room, and we have the bunk beds set up. But, we aren’t too worried about having them sleep in their room quite yet. I mean, they’re just this tiny for so long, erhm short. So, we’re taking advantage of all the warm kicks, I mean cuddles throughout the night. Hahaha, en serio, my kids sleep like clock-work, meaning they literally move around the bed like a clock. Anywho, the nights our Munchkin does want to sleep on her own, in her room, I make sure I have a couple things ready for her. And I’m sure these items will also be handy while transitioning your Munchkin from co-sleeping to their own bed.

5 items to make a smooth transition from co-sleeping to independant sleep.

Munchkin Light My Way NightLight

This adorable portable nightlight owl will help comfort your toddler during bedtime and those overnight bathroom visits. I’ve noticed that Luna loves her Light My Way™ owl nightlight because it has given her a sense of independence; she’s able to turn off her bedroom lights alone, nightime check-ins, and even trips to the bathroom alone during the night. The Munchkin Light My Way™ owl nightlight also provides her with reassurance following scary dreams.

Light My Way™ owl features an easy-grasp handle for easy portability, one-button operation for ease of use, and LED technology so it’s cool to the touch. And you can forget about worrying about  cords or charging stations, it’s 100% battery-operated.

Favourite Stuffy

Our little Munchkin sleeps with an array of stuffed animals, but she definetly has her favourites, which includes her Maplelea Doll, Saila, and Elsa & Anna from Frozen.  Having a favourite stuffy, or two helps comfort your toddler during bedtime and also gives them reassurance during the night. I always slept with a couple of my favourite stuffies growing up too.

Warm PJs

Dress according to season. It’s still Winter here, so I keep Luna in her Merino Kids pjs, that are perfect for regulating body temperature. She likes to kick her blankets off, so it’s important that she has warm pjs on and stays cozy while sleeping.

Miracle Munchkin 360 Trainer Cup

My kids are always drinking water, from dusk til dawn. We’ve been through our fair share of water bottles, sippy cups, and “spill free” cups. But, one of my favourite beverage holding ricipients (sounds fancy, huh) is Munchkin’s Miracle 360 Sippy and Trainer Cups. These are SPILL PROOF, SERIOUSLY. That’s why they are perfect for having bedside for your little one

Luna wakes up atleast once a night to have a drink of water, and with the Munchkin Miracle 360 she doesn’t even have to sit up to drink. Simply drink from anywhere around the rim, like a regular cup. And with no extra spouts, straws or pieces, the Miracle 360 Cup is easy to use and even easier to clean. Because ya’ll know how annoying cleaning straws, etc can be. Plus, it helps support notmal muscle development in a child’s mouth.

Peapod Mat

I’ve had my Peapod Mats for almost four years now, and it is still kick ass, and taking names. Seriously, everyone in our house has used it atleast once. From potty training, to mentrual cycles, diapers changes and even car seats, Peapod Mats are a must for every family.

Currently, our Peapod Mat is on Luna’s bed, just incase she has an accident. Read our Peapod Mat review here.

And there you have it, five easy and straight-forward tips that may ease your toddler’s transition from co-sleeping into their own bed. I’d love to hear of any tips you may add to the list, or have used yourself.