# When should my baby move into their own room? | Clever Mum

> NHS and Lullaby Trust guidance is to keep baby sleeping in your room — for naps too — until at least 6 months, because it reduces the risk of SIDS. After that

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#  When should my baby move into their own room? 

    
 
Quick answer — When should my baby move into their own room? 

 
NHS and Lullaby Trust guidance is to keep baby sleeping in your room — for naps too — until at least 6 months, because it reduces the risk of SIDS. After that it’s your call. A video monitor eases the transition; our monitor guide compares the reliable options.

   
## Why six months is the line

Room-sharing (baby in their own cot or Moses basket in your room, not in your bed) is one of the strongest protective factors against SIDS, which is why the NHS and Lullaby Trust guidance says at least six months — and notably, it applies to daytime naps as well, the part most families miss.

## Making the move when you're ready

There's no deadline after six months — some families move at seven months, some at eighteen. Signs the move might go smoothly: baby is sleeping in predictable stretches, the room is ready (16–20°C, blackout if summer evenings are an issue), and you're not mid-way through another disruption like teething or starting nursery.

* **Start with naps in the new room** for a few days before committing nights.
* **Keep the bedtime routine identical** — same order, same phrases, new location.
* **Expect a few noisier nights** — new acoustics cut both ways.

A video monitor genuinely eases the anxiety of the first weeks apart — our [baby monitor guide](/best/best-baby-monitors-uk) compares the reliable options, including non-WiFi units that keep working when broadband doesn't.

  
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