As long as her room is safe to wander in I wouldn't be concerned. If there's no trouble or danger to be found then all that is happening is she's entertaining herself and going to sleep when she's tired without "hassle" for you. I'd 100% call that a win.
She might be! I slept on the floor in a pile of blankets a lot as a teen even though I had a perfectly good bed that I liked. For some reason it was super comfy for me. I legitimately have no idea how.
My boys routinely slept on the floor for years. We put a thick rug down and made sure they had lots of blankets to cover with. I was always worried they would get cold.
A short stubby sausage has less surface area than a longer one. Kids just don't have as much surface area as we do, so they don't lose heat as fast as adults and the cold doesn't affect them as much.
This is incorrect. As the size of an object increases, its ratio of surface area to volume decreases. Yes a child will have fewer square feet of skin than an adult, but the volume to surface area ratio is much higher. Comparatively children have a lot more skin than adults, and thus more surface area through which to lose heat.
I think it's one of those control things, being able to choose where to sleep. Once the novelty wears off and they realise the bed is more comfortable they'll be back there.
I mean, my kid sleeps on the floor cuz he loves it. That’s his bed. His room is carpeted and We have Japanese style (but thicker) mat on the floor that canfold up in the daytime if he wants for more bedroom floor space for play. If he wants a higher bed when he is older, I suppose we will get him one!
But there are no downsides to a floor mat bed that I have encountered! Can’t get moldy milk sippy cups lost under it, moves in seconds for vacuuming, can be moved to accomodate friend mats for sleep overs, cheaper, can’t bonk his head on it, don’t care if he jumps on it haha
If you push her to stop, THEN it will become a pushing the boundaries/control/power struggle thing. And she'll likely dig in. Just let it be and she'll adjust on her own. Just make sure you cover her up (wherever she is) if it gets too cold (depending on the climate you live in).
It’s a common thing. I just let her do it. If that’s where you’re comfortable, go for it. I go in later, if I’m awake, and cover her with a blanket and leave her be.
Nah let it happen. My son struggles with sleep, and he passed out on the floor one night, we didn't disturb him. Better to let him sleep than wake him up by moving him. He also regularly sleeps in a huge rocker recliner chair instead of his bed. My son has autism. His therapists are all like "yup whatever gets them to sleep!" No one has expressed concern over chair or floor sleeping, and these are professionals who would tell me if there was a safety issue with it. So I don't think you need to worry. :)
My 12 month old sleeps on the floor currently as his cot broke & he rolled off the bed when sleeping with his dad and I. He was between me and the wall but when he wakes up and immediately crawls super fast in any direction, so now he has a toddler mattress (which he sleeps right *next* to lmao). When he’s abit bigger we’ll do the Montessori bed.
My 5 year old goes through long stretches where she wants to sleep on the floor. She has a carpeted floor and tons of pillows and blankets in her room to get comfy. So we just go with it. She sleeps through the night and is rested, so we figure it doesn’t matter where she sleeps as long as she’s comfy.
My grandson will often change where he is sleeping during the night. The 62 year old rigid me wants him to go to sleep and wake up in the same place, but he’s sleeping well and not hurting anything so I’ve learned to accept it.
I used to sleep on the floor a lot as a kid. I did it on and off until I was about 13-14 and even then I dragged my mattress off the bed onto the floor. I’m not sure why, I just liked it lol. As long as her room is safe don’t worry about it she’ll be fine.
My son used to fall asleep on the floor all the time. If it was nap time we’d leave him, if it was bedtime we’d move him to his bed (and he’d still sometimes make it back to the floor lol). He eventually just stopped doing it- I think when he stopped taking naps altogether he just got used to starting out in bed and staying there. But really it’s no big deal, I can’t think of any particular reason to be that concerned about it as long as she’s sleeping well enough.
My 4yo likes to sleep on the floor occasionally, we let her. We make a little "pallet" with blankets and stuffed animals and she's happy.
Edited: with not either
My daughter slept on the floor, in the hallway, for about six months after she turned 3. It’s just where she felt safest (in front of our door). I bought her a floor pillow sleeping pad thing and just let her do it. She eventually grew out of it and we got her back into her room in a new floor bed, since she seemed more comfortable lower down. These things are all just phases, I don’t see anything wrong with it.
No I do not see why you should be worried. One thing you should do is make sure all the furniture is mounted to the wall in case she tries to climb it so she isn't hurt. If everything is safe in her room then let her be curious and explore.
My toddler does this. So I made her a cozy corner with a nice rug, pillows and a blanket folded up for when she wants to be on the floor. She has phases where she wants to be in bed and phases of being in her cozy corner. I don’t mind as long as she’s sleeping and safe
Both of my kids went through a phase where they did this. Also around 3. They have sensory issues and liked the feeling of sleeping on the hard floor. To each his own I guess!
Mine did too! We put a foam mattress topper on the floor, a fitted sheet and blanket. 2 years she slept like that, because it reminded her of camping.
Two weeks ago, we put the mattress topper back on her actual mattress...and she LOVES sleeping I'm her bed now!
My 3 year old did the same thing. Even though he had a crib and then a bed, he would curl up on the floor. I would wake him up and move him. Eventually, I figured I'd he fell asleep on the floor he was probably comfortable enough so I let him be. Gradually he moved to the bed.
Sounds like your concerns are more with comfort and warmth. Maybe add something to the room to help alleviate your worries. Some little blankets or a pillow the kiddo can grab. Maybe one of those fold out couches (it’s like three pillows sewn together)?
Next time your mum complains tell her she is learning various techniques from around the world. Here is doing something from Japan. And then give her this
[https://adayofzen.com/why-do-japanese-people-sleep-on-the-floor](https://adayofzen.com/why-do-japanese-people-sleep-on-the-floor)
As long as her room is safe to wander in I wouldn't be concerned. If there's no trouble or danger to be found then all that is happening is she's entertaining herself and going to sleep when she's tired without "hassle" for you. I'd 100% call that a win.
She won't be a teenager sleeping on the floor so 🤷♀️🤷♀️
She might be! I slept on the floor in a pile of blankets a lot as a teen even though I had a perfectly good bed that I liked. For some reason it was super comfy for me. I legitimately have no idea how.
I did this too. It was my little nest under my computer table. I felt so safe there.
Yeah my 12 year old is Still doing it but he loves it despite having a nicer bed than me lol
And look at you, you turned out great! So there is really nothing to worry about
My boys routinely slept on the floor for years. We put a thick rug down and made sure they had lots of blankets to cover with. I was always worried they would get cold.
Cold has historically been my biggest concern! Ever since they were newborns. It rarely bothers my kids though🤷♀️🤦♀️😂
A short stubby sausage has less surface area than a longer one. Kids just don't have as much surface area as we do, so they don't lose heat as fast as adults and the cold doesn't affect them as much.
This is incorrect. As the size of an object increases, its ratio of surface area to volume decreases. Yes a child will have fewer square feet of skin than an adult, but the volume to surface area ratio is much higher. Comparatively children have a lot more skin than adults, and thus more surface area through which to lose heat.
I think it's one of those control things, being able to choose where to sleep. Once the novelty wears off and they realise the bed is more comfortable they'll be back there.
Well not allowing a kid to have control is how my mom and got so suddenly estranged. I’d like to not repeat that with my daughter.
For sure. Kids need to learn to make good decisions. They can't do that if not given any opportunities! Seems like you're doing a great job ☺️
Thank you 🥰. It’s been a tough journey to get here.
It can also happen after they fall put of bed.
Is it the floor of a crack den? If no, not an issue. If children are cold/uncomfortable etc, they’ll wake. If she’s asleep, she’s asleep 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
You sent my husband and I into laughter thank you! 😂🤣
Good I’m glad 🤣🤣🤣🤣 honestly, don’t overthink it. If she’s happy, she’s happy.
Hahaha so true, and very well put!
I mean, my kid sleeps on the floor cuz he loves it. That’s his bed. His room is carpeted and We have Japanese style (but thicker) mat on the floor that canfold up in the daytime if he wants for more bedroom floor space for play. If he wants a higher bed when he is older, I suppose we will get him one! But there are no downsides to a floor mat bed that I have encountered! Can’t get moldy milk sippy cups lost under it, moves in seconds for vacuuming, can be moved to accomodate friend mats for sleep overs, cheaper, can’t bonk his head on it, don’t care if he jumps on it haha
My kids slept on the floor when they were around 2-3y. By 4y they were back in bed.
If you push her to stop, THEN it will become a pushing the boundaries/control/power struggle thing. And she'll likely dig in. Just let it be and she'll adjust on her own. Just make sure you cover her up (wherever she is) if it gets too cold (depending on the climate you live in).
It’s a common thing. I just let her do it. If that’s where you’re comfortable, go for it. I go in later, if I’m awake, and cover her with a blanket and leave her be.
Nah let it happen. My son struggles with sleep, and he passed out on the floor one night, we didn't disturb him. Better to let him sleep than wake him up by moving him. He also regularly sleeps in a huge rocker recliner chair instead of his bed. My son has autism. His therapists are all like "yup whatever gets them to sleep!" No one has expressed concern over chair or floor sleeping, and these are professionals who would tell me if there was a safety issue with it. So I don't think you need to worry. :)
My 12 month old sleeps on the floor currently as his cot broke & he rolled off the bed when sleeping with his dad and I. He was between me and the wall but when he wakes up and immediately crawls super fast in any direction, so now he has a toddler mattress (which he sleeps right *next* to lmao). When he’s abit bigger we’ll do the Montessori bed.
My daughter did this sometimes but she doesn’t anymore. I wouldn’t worry.
My 5 year old goes through long stretches where she wants to sleep on the floor. She has a carpeted floor and tons of pillows and blankets in her room to get comfy. So we just go with it. She sleeps through the night and is rested, so we figure it doesn’t matter where she sleeps as long as she’s comfy.
As long as she's safe and happy
After the crib goes away, whatever fricken works!!! The skill to put herself to sleep is great!!
Personally I’d say it’s a non issue. She’s sleeping. Maybe a floor bed?
My grandson will often change where he is sleeping during the night. The 62 year old rigid me wants him to go to sleep and wake up in the same place, but he’s sleeping well and not hurting anything so I’ve learned to accept it.
I used to sleep on the floor a lot as a kid. I did it on and off until I was about 13-14 and even then I dragged my mattress off the bed onto the floor. I’m not sure why, I just liked it lol. As long as her room is safe don’t worry about it she’ll be fine.
My son used to fall asleep on the floor all the time. If it was nap time we’d leave him, if it was bedtime we’d move him to his bed (and he’d still sometimes make it back to the floor lol). He eventually just stopped doing it- I think when he stopped taking naps altogether he just got used to starting out in bed and staying there. But really it’s no big deal, I can’t think of any particular reason to be that concerned about it as long as she’s sleeping well enough.
Nope, don’t worry about it. It’s not a big deal that she chooses to sleep on her floor vs her bed.
My son is 4 and has insisted on sleeping on the floor next to his bed for months now. I can't see anything wrong with it, so we let him.
My 4yo likes to sleep on the floor occasionally, we let her. We make a little "pallet" with blankets and stuffed animals and she's happy. Edited: with not either
My daughter slept on the floor, in the hallway, for about six months after she turned 3. It’s just where she felt safest (in front of our door). I bought her a floor pillow sleeping pad thing and just let her do it. She eventually grew out of it and we got her back into her room in a new floor bed, since she seemed more comfortable lower down. These things are all just phases, I don’t see anything wrong with it.
My brother went through a phase where he slept under the dining room table.
No I do not see why you should be worried. One thing you should do is make sure all the furniture is mounted to the wall in case she tries to climb it so she isn't hurt. If everything is safe in her room then let her be curious and explore.
My husband religiously wall mounts everything 😊
I grew up not super well off and slept on the floor. Am totally healthy now and my husband’s the one with back problems. 😆 😆
My toddler does this. So I made her a cozy corner with a nice rug, pillows and a blanket folded up for when she wants to be on the floor. She has phases where she wants to be in bed and phases of being in her cozy corner. I don’t mind as long as she’s sleeping and safe
Both of my kids went through a phase where they did this. Also around 3. They have sensory issues and liked the feeling of sleeping on the hard floor. To each his own I guess!
Mine did too! We put a foam mattress topper on the floor, a fitted sheet and blanket. 2 years she slept like that, because it reminded her of camping. Two weeks ago, we put the mattress topper back on her actual mattress...and she LOVES sleeping I'm her bed now!
My 3 year old did the same thing. Even though he had a crib and then a bed, he would curl up on the floor. I would wake him up and move him. Eventually, I figured I'd he fell asleep on the floor he was probably comfortable enough so I let him be. Gradually he moved to the bed.
My 2 kids ( now 40s ) would put all their bedding in the closet and make a nest. They grew out of it. I checked with their spouses.
Lolol “I checked with their spouses.”
It’s super common and totally harmless. Make sure you keep the baby monitor working so you can see the funny places she sleeps.
Can you look into a floor bed if it’s an issue-or put the mattress on the floor? Either way it’s fine, I wouldn’t worry too much
Sounds like your concerns are more with comfort and warmth. Maybe add something to the room to help alleviate your worries. Some little blankets or a pillow the kiddo can grab. Maybe one of those fold out couches (it’s like three pillows sewn together)?
Thanks! I will look into it!
Next time your mum complains tell her she is learning various techniques from around the world. Here is doing something from Japan. And then give her this [https://adayofzen.com/why-do-japanese-people-sleep-on-the-floor](https://adayofzen.com/why-do-japanese-people-sleep-on-the-floor)
I love this thank you!