At what age can you leave a child alone at home: the main rules

Finding by yourself baby at home is important as part of growing up. However, many parents often ask questions: when is it possible, and when it is better not to, for how many hours is it better to leave the child alone, or maybe under the supervision of a grandmother. We invite you to find out how best to provide conditions for the baby so that he stays at home on his own without unnecessary tantrums.

Make your apartment safe 

Your child should see a place of comfort and protection in the apartment, not a halo of stress. That is why it is important to add more soft and warm colors to the interior of your home. This will help create a kinder environment. Also, be sure to place soft toys around the apartment - potential friends of your baby.

Talk to your child 

No one, except the baby himself, will be able to say for sure whether he is ready to stay at home or not. If you see that the situation is stressful for the child, postpone the conversation for a week or two. Not all kids are ready to be alone in an apartment from an early age.

Approach the question gradually 

In no case leave your child at home all day at once. It can only cause additional stress for both you and him. At first, it is worth leaving the baby for 10-15 minutes, observing his behavior. For example, while the child is playing, try to take out the trash, having previously warned him about it. The time can be gradually increased. However, psychologists do not recommend leaving children 6-7 years old for more than 2 hours alone at home, since they do not tolerate it well.

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