You should consider buying a novelty bed for your toddler, one favorite being a Thomas The Train bed. Why? A lot of children find the move from a cot to a bed to be slightly traumatic although exciting at the same time. They like the idea of growing up and becoming a big boy but may not be completely ready to leave their babyhood behind just yet.
As all parents know, having your children in an established sleep routine is the key to keeping your sanity. Sleepless nights have a detrimental effect on the whole family and a toddler who hasn’t had sufficient sleep will be more difficult to manage. The actual amount of sleep they need will depend on the individual child and their age but on average most 2 year olds need between 12 to 14 hours sleep a day. Obviously the majority of this will be during the night but they may also need a morning and perhaps an afternoon nap.
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One of the difficulties with changing a young child from a crib into a toddler bed is the fact that they can now leave their bed of their own accord. When they were in the crib, generally they have to wait until an adult lifts them out. But in a bed, they can leave freely which can mean they find their way into mum and dad’s room at night.
Thomas the Tank engine has long been a favorite with children. They will love the fact that their new Thomas the train bed resembles one of the engines. This will hopefully translate into them wanting to go to bed and more importantly perhaps stay in it. There are special spaces for their books and toys and they can also store their pyjamas in the engine as well.
You can decorate the whole bedroom in the Thomas the Tank Engine theme if you so wish. You can find curtains, bed covers and floor mats in the Thomas colors and these will help to set off the new bed perfectly. Buying a fleece throw is a good idea as it will help keep your kids warm on those nights that are a little bit chilly. You can even buy some Thomas themed murals for the bedroom walls. This is perfect for the child that is not interested in a race car bed.
Always choose good quality bed linen when buying bedcovers for children, rather than the cheaper brands. Kids are messy by nature and accidents will happen so you want bedclothes that will weather being washed again and again. The last thing you want is for them to fade in color. Also the cheaper ranges can smell funny due to the cheap dyes the manufacturers use and your children may complain that the material causes them to itch.
If you have children who are close in ages, you could consider buying the bunk beds in the Thomas the Train bed range. Finally complete the look and help keep the room clean by investing in a Little Tikes Thomas and friend’s toy box.
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