Sleep training ideas for 8 month old.

[Lizbiz89]

I was originally planning on keeping my ds in my room until he was 12 months old as that was what I did with my dd and she's a great sleeper. However my ds is a very strong baby and is now pulling himself up in his co sleeping cot and I'm worried he's going to climb out of it and hurt himself.

So I've decided it's best for him to go into his own room. Can anyone recommend any good sleep training methods for a 8 month old? We did controlled crying with my dd but she was a bit older at the time (14 months) and quickly soothed herself back to sleep. I'm not whether 8 months is too soon for that method? Any suggestions would be great.

I feel like there’s more to the story... why are you looking for sleep training advice in particular, is his sleep very poor? If he’s just moving to another room you can do that and see how it goes.

@pjani I wouldn't say his sleep is very poor. But on the nights where he does wake in the night I find myself having to watch him until he goes back to sleep because I'm worried he's going to climb out.
I guess I'm just nervous about controlled crying because he's a lot younger than my dd was when we did it with her and wanted to hear other experiences with younger babies and sleep training. Ideally we want to start a method and stick to it.

If you get a proper crib or use a travel cot rather than a co sleeper, he might not be able to climb out and it might all be ok?

Yes I agree with the poster above - if the safety of the cot is the issue that sounds like the issue to focus on.

I definitely think there’s a place for sleep training but if it’s not needed and you’re managing with his sleep... if it ain’t broke then don’t fix it etc etc.

I hope change of rooms goes ok for you both!