Toddler & Twin Beds: Halo
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Crib Tent or Toddler Bed?
Asked by M.P. from New York
on December 12, 2009
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I was wondering if any moms out there have purchased a crib tent and if so, what their experience was with it. My 22 month old climbed/fell out of her crib a few weeks...
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- Definitely a toddler bed. My twins were in toddler beds around the same age. Besides if you get a crib tent you will spend double the money because you'll end up getti...
- We went to the toddler bed at 23 months beacuse my daughter suddenly didn't want to sleep in the crib anymore and it was too much of a battle. We put it up first at n...
- Hi There, Another option is to use one of those sleeping bags, the ones that zip up but fit around the upper body like a vest. It's the same type you use for infants...
To Share a Bed, or Not
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on December 27, 2008
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I have a lot of concerns about the sleeping situation when our baby is born in March. I needs some advice from experienced moms. I would love to have my baby sleep wit...
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- H., Congrats on your impending bundle of love. My son and I have co-slept since he came home from the NICU at 2 months old. That was NOT the plan. I had gotten o...
- I think the factors you just listed would lead me to say no. Memory foam, blankets, cats, sound sleeper don't sound good. Consider the co-sleeper. They can stay in it...
- Hi- Between the cats, your husband and the blankets it might not be the best idea to have your little one share the bed BUT...check out babyhammock.com. I purchased o...
Getting Baby Out of Parents Bed
Asked by L.B. from Pittsburgh
on April 20, 2008
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My 11th week old son is still sleeping in our bed. He had reflux and liked being held upright at night. Now I can not break the bad habit I started. The other prole...
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- Hi L.- We have 7mos old twin boys... one with reflux also. Alexander slept alone in his crib with no issues, but Nathan with the reflux slept with one of us in our ...
- L. I wouldnt suggest taking him out of your room but if he is able to transition to the bassinet in your room and put a blanket underneath or elevate the head of the ...
- i feel the only way to deal with this is to just do it. he will cry and have a fit but will get over it. i dont really think you can spoil a baby to easily however, ...
How to Keep Your Toddler Warm at Night
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on October 2, 2008
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I am wondering how you moms keep your children warm on these chilly nights. For the longest time, I've been using a Halo Sleepsack for my son. It was working out wel...
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- Hi L. My son NEVER stays covered up, this was especially true when he was younger. I would put regular pajamas on him and then put on fuzzy sleepers over that. I fi...
- During the winter months, I always put a onesie on my son, socks, and then his fuzzy feetsie pajamas that zip up. I then put a blanket on top of him. He stays plenty...
- Dear L. M., We raised two daughters and two granddaughters. We always put a blanket sleeper on each of them. They often threw off the blankets anyway and I did no...
When to Give Toddler a Blanket
Asked by S.F. from Dayton
on October 5, 2008
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With the weather turning cooler I'm afraid my twin toddlers will be cold when they are in bed, particularly their feet since their pjs don't have feet and they won't w...
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- They are certainly old enough for a blanket. Don't expect them to keep it on at night, but they can have one. I started putting blankets on both of my kids at about ...
- You've received great advice so far, so I won't repeat what you've already read. The only thing I would add is that when my daughter was about 2, we put a pillow in th...
- They are fine now. They say you can as soon as the babies can lift the blankets. My daughter is 13 months and we use one at night when its cold. Sometimes its hard bec...
What Should a 9 Month Old Wear to Bed When It Is Cold??
Asked by E.G. from Dallas
on October 28, 2008
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Hello moms.
With the new shot of cold coming in this week my 9 month old daughter has woken up with cold hands and feet. We have been putting her to bed in a footed ...
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- I recently read an article in Parenting Magazine (I think that was the magazine) that said you can't judge a child's temperature by their feet and hands. You should p...
- In my opinion you need to do what you are comfortable with. I put a blanket on my baby from day one. I tucked it up under his mattress when he was a baby to keep it ...
- I think you should do what you are comfortable with; however, I will say that we used blankets from the day we came home from the hospital with all four of our childre...
Need Advice on How to Get My Daughter to Sleep Somewhere Other than My Bed :(
Asked by A.M. from Hickory
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is 9 weeks old...from the time she came home from the hospital, she has refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib. My husband and I have tried every sleep p...
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- My daughter (now 3 1/2) also refused to sleep away from me for her first months of life. In desperate need of sleep, I tried many many things. What worked for us - lay...
- It seems harsh but you are going to have to let here cry. Occasionally pat her butt or rub her back to let her know she hasn't been abandoned but do not pick her up. ...
- There is a great book that my pediatrician recomended to me when my daughter was born and I think it has really helped. It's called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child ...
My 2 Year Old Wont Fall Asleep in Her Own Bed, and Braking from a Sippy Cup
Asked by J.P. from Pueblo
on February 2, 2008
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My 2 year wont seem to fall asleep in her own bed. She will sleep anywhere else. The couch the living room floor. She will go to sleep in her bed only if me or her dad...
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- Do you have a routine at her bed time? With my girls I read them each a book then rock/cuddle in their room and sing 2 songs each (of their choice) and tuck into bed....
- You know, when my son was about 2 years old he always wanted to watch a movie to go to bed. So, I would take a blanket and a pillow out in front of the TV and wait til...
- Hi J. After I read your post, the first question that came to my mind is how is your nighttime routine? Your two year old probably needs attention from you for a ...
Keep My Toddler Warm at Night
Asked by L.A. from Detroit
on September 30, 2009
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Help! How do I keep my toddler under the covers?
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- My daughter never stayed under the covers so what I did was get her some thick, footed pajamas so even if she didn't stay under the covers, I knew she was still warm. ...
- i would put her in some leggie pjs not shorts and when you go to bed just cover her up and if shes un covered when you go pottyin the middle of the night cover her. Us...
- I had the same problem with my daughter. She'd kick the covers off and wake up cuz she"d get chilly. I bought her some Sleep Sacs. They are absolutely wonderful. They ...
Seeking advise~*~*My Toddler Keeps Taking Her Diaper Off~*~*
Asked by S.B. from Cincinnati
on August 7, 2006
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Can anyone help with a toddler that continually takes her diaper off? She does this throughout the day & night. It can get really gross. She is 22 months old & just do...
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- S., You could try pinning the diaper flaps closed so she can't rip off her diaper as easily. You could also attach her diaper to both sides of her undershirt with di...
- Try turning the diaper around, putting the tabs in the back. Also a friend of mine used duct tape so her son couldn't get the tabs open. Good luck!
- A friend of mine had the same problem. She solved it by putting duct tape over the diaper flaps!!!
