Child Toddler
A toddler train bed may seem to be just another bed with a cute character on it. But such toddler beds can actually act as a huge influence on the child who refuses to sleep in his own bed all night long.
The scene is all too familiar. A sleepy toddler tiptoes out of his bed into Mom and Dad’s room. Rather than coaxing him back to his own room, his exhausted parents allow him to sleep with them ‘just for tonight.’ One night turns into one week, and one week turns into one month. You soon find that your kid cannot spend an entire night in his room. How can a toddler train bed help your situation?
Well, on its own, it can’t. A toddler bed will do nothing unless you create excitement around it. If your boy has an interest in Thomas the Tank Engine, then a bed featuring this character might be just what he needs to keep him in his bed at night. Take your son with you when you buy the bed, and allow him to choose his favorite one. Add a matching train-themed comforter and sheets, and your boy will be beside himself with ecstasy.
In addition to this bed, most toddlers need something else to make them feel safe. Oftentimes, parents provide the safety they need, hence the reason so many make their way into their parents’ room at night. It’s scary for a little person to brave the night all alone. A train blanket, stuffed toy train or other inanimate object can give your little one the security he craves.
Also important is a bedtime routine. This can be as simple as a story and kiss on the cheek before bed and as involved as taking a bath, brushing his teeth, reading a story, singing a song and saying prayers. The main thing is that your routine remains consistent. This will comfort your toddler, which, in turn, will provide the environment for an easier time sleeping through the night.
Don’t forget to reward your toddler’s good behavior. Your train enthusiast may love to have train stickers or another small train to add to his collection. After he stays in his bed for a period, you can reward him with a larger item, like a matching train toy box.
If your child still makes his way out of his room, promptly walk him back to his bed and tuck him in. Your consistency will impress on his mind that he must stay in his toddler train bed.
Terez Howard, who has been writing articles online for nearly one year now, specializes in money-saving and baby-related topics. When shopping for a toddler train bed, look to http://www.twinbedsforkidshere.com as your guide to choosing the safest and most affordable bed.
About what age is good for giving my child a toddler bed?
My daughter is getting bigger but, is not yet trying to climb out of her crib as of yet. However, I was still wondering when is it appropriate to start moving her to a toddler bed. Bear in mind she still squirms and wiggles in her sleep too much to actually stay in one still but, I am just looking for a general idea timewise to keep in mind?
It depends.
Our doctor moved her sons to a toddler bed when they were just a year old. Why? They couldn’t just squirm away.
We moved our son when he was about 20 months. He still squirms and it took months for him to not play for hours. But that’s what he needed to do. Now we read books for about 30 minutes and he goes to bed.
Just remember that patience is a virtue. It could take months for her to STAY in bed.
This post was written by: Brandon Hall
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