Can an 18 month old sleep in their own room?
Short answer: Yes. Room-sharing guidance covers the first 6 months, and safer-sleep advice covers the first 12 months.
Babies change fast, so the answer depends on your child's age, weight and development, and on your product's instructions.
What the guidance says
- The NHS advises placing your baby in a separate cot or Moses basket in the same room as you for every sleep, day and night, for at least the first 6 months.
- Follow safer-sleep advice for every sleep until your baby is 12 months old (12 months from the due date for premature babies).
Shop at Baby Kingdom
- Nika Cot Bed - Oak & White
- Obaby Grace Inspire Cot Bed - Guess - To The Moon & Back
- Vox Vintage Fresh Convertible Cot Bed 70 x 140cm
- Vox Vintage Baby Cot Bed
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
More advice
Can an 11 month old still sleep in a bedside crib?Can I put a cot next to a radiator?Can a 6 month old sleep in a toddler bed?British Standards for baby sleep products explainedNursery shopping myths quizBaby product standards quizAll safe sleep and sleep spaces advice →
Sources
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
- The Lullaby Trust: Safer sleep advice (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.