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Life as a parent is constant teaching and reinforcement of lessons taught. Some lessons are quickly learned, while others take more attempts in order to perfect. No matter the pace, children always come around in their own time with our love and support.   Crib vs. Big Kid Bed One of the more challenging milestones to overcome is the transfer from sleeping in a crib to sleeping in a big kid bed. Children spend the first few years of their lives being safely contained in their cribs, unable to climb out and join the party when it’s past their bedtime. But there reaches a point in every child’s life when the urge to escape the safety of their crib overcomes them and they learn how to climb out! Children who have been accustomed to sleeping in a baby sleeping bag usually don’t attempt climbing out of the crib. It simply doesn’t occur to them! However, if your child does not use a sack for sleeping and has figure out how to get out of her crib it may be time to transition to a toddler or twin size bed. Toddler Bed Training If you choose to begin the big kid bed training process, brace yourself for some interruptions in the night. The easiest transition method is to take the removable side of the crib off and create the toddler bed out of their existing crib. This will make the transition from no freedom to total freedom a bit easier as they still have the comforts of their own crib surrounding them and may help them to fall asleep faster. You can start by discussing a few days before how exciting it will be to sleep in a big girl or big boy bed. Baby deedee offers and toddler sized quilt that is larger than most baby quilts and is perfect to keep your child warm during this phase and embrace their new open bed. It might take a few nights, weeks or even months for a child to sleep through the night once the “walls come down,” but the key thing to remember is to always walk your child back to their own room. Do not give into your own lack of sleep and allow the child to come sleep in your bed. This will set a pattern that is very hard to break. If your child really keeps on getting up you can try installing a baby gate in her room’s the door opening and leaving the door to her room partially open. Better Night’s Sleep for Toddlers Whether your child stays in a crib or transfers to a big kid bed, you want to help them get the coziest sleep possible. In the comfort of baby deedee brand sleep bags, pajamas, baby bedding,  and baby accessories, your toddler will settle into warm and cozy sleep routine in no time.

When a new baby arrives, your family will experience a wonderful transition. Making sure your toddler is prepared for a new brother or sister is incredibly important. How your child learns to get along with the new sibling can set the pattern for how he or she will develop social relationships. You can help to guide your child through this life change with these simple tips for preparing your toddler for a new sibling. Tell Them When You’re Showing It’s best not to tell your toddler about the baby too early as they won’t have the skills to understand time frames and it will be confusing for them. It’s much easier if they can see the transformation of your body and you can help explain what’s happening. The last tri-semester when your belly is showing is usually an appropriate time. Show Them Pictures Use your child’s baby album to explain all the stages from birth to becoming a toddler. Using pictures from books to help explain what they can expect is also helpful. You should also show them the ultrasound pictures, and let them feel your belly when the baby kicks.   Buy Extra Gifts As friends and family come to visit the baby, they may bring gifts. This may upset your toddler or cause unintentional rivalry, so pack up some gifts you can put to the side in case for your toddler. Also, have your toddler unwrap the gifts and give it to your baby. It’s a great way to help them learn how to share from a young age. We make a range of products and accessories that are great gifts for infants and toddlers alike, including the Sleep Nest Lite cotton sleeping bag and Sleepsie Quilted soft cotton pajamas. Help Them Feel Important It’s normal for the baby to receive lots of attention. And in order to avoid jealousy, give praise to your toddler and make them feel as special to you as the baby. You can also assign them helpful tasks like passing you diapers and bathing the baby with you. Create Special Time Make sure to give your toddler some special time for just them and you. Maybe after you put the baby down, read a book or play a game with your toddler so they know they are just as important. Talk About Big Kid Benefits Your toddler will be a little jealous of the attention and may want to be babied a little. You can curtail this with talking to your toddler about all the great things they can do that they baby can’t just yet. Focus on the big kid benefits and your child will realize that being a big kid is better. With some preparation, you can be ready for your toddler’s reactions to their new sibling and know how to act appropriately. Just remember to be patient, and take the time to listen to their feelings. And in no time, you’ll see your siblings forming a long lasting and beautiful relationship.