http://blog.step2.com/2011/11/tricks-for-getting-your-child-to-bed-and-staying-there.cfm The buzz on toys, parenting advice, and so much more! Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://blog.step2.com/2011/11/tricks-for-getting-your-child-to-bed-and-staying-there.cfm#comment-5769 Grandma Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0000 http://blog.step2.com/?p=1116#comment-5769 If you are firm with your kids from the beginning, and I mean before they are 1, they will understand that you mean it when you say they must remain in bed. It does take a bit of repetition sometimes to reinforce the rules. I do not like beds being used as play places. The research has shown that even adults need a “sleeping” environment – no TV etc. Start them off right in the beginning with soft music and a “lovey” (blanket, doll, stuffed toy). And adds lots of love from you!

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