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My 4 yr old does not want to sleep in her bed. Once in a blue moon she will if I lay there with her until she falls asleep. Otherwise she wants to sleep in my bed. I feel like I have tried everything but sometimes when I am so tired I just give in and let her sleep with me. Any advise on how to get her in her own bed that is fast and affective?
Answer
Take off the top bedding on your bed and the pillow she uses and put in her room cause it will smell and feel better. Also you can run a white noise in her room to help her sleep deeper. Letting your child sleep with you is not giving in, it isn't a battle. It is just a fact she is more comfy there then her bed, she would prefer to be with you and that is a not an awful thing. You just need to set up a new bedtime routine and make it be in her room.
Lay down with her to read her a couple picture books, crank the white noise, dim the lights and let her have your bankets in her room. Do the same steps every night so she gets used to it, if in the middle of the night she travels to your room, don't give up. For as long as she had had this habit, it will take her time to relearn the new one.
The mark of a good parent is not by how convenient you can make raising them.
Take off the top bedding on your bed and the pillow she uses and put in her room cause it will smell and feel better. Also you can run a white noise in her room to help her sleep deeper. Letting your child sleep with you is not giving in, it isn't a battle. It is just a fact she is more comfy there then her bed, she would prefer to be with you and that is a not an awful thing. You just need to set up a new bedtime routine and make it be in her room.
Lay down with her to read her a couple picture books, crank the white noise, dim the lights and let her have your bankets in her room. Do the same steps every night so she gets used to it, if in the middle of the night she travels to your room, don't give up. For as long as she had had this habit, it will take her time to relearn the new one.
The mark of a good parent is not by how convenient you can make raising them.
How to prepare a child for flying?
Jessica
I was looking for a craft or activity, or even a book to help my 4 yr old understand what will happen at the airport and on the plane...any ideas?
Answer
I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and here are some tips and advice that have always worked for me:
1.) It might be a good idea to get them a coloring book that deals with airplanes, or some other form of book if you can find one. If you can't find one though, don't worry.
Explain to your child everything that will go on from the time you get to the airport, to the time you get off the plane.
Try to get to the airport early so that you have plenty of time to check in, go through security, and fine your concourse and gate. Rule of thumb is to allow yourself 2-5 hours before your flight. Call the airport ahead of schedule to see what their wait time is for that specific day. You also want to make sure you get there early in case your child gets uncomfortable or nervous with things and needs to have a minute to calm down.
If you have enough time (which I'm sure you will), walk around with your child so that he/she can look in the various duty free shops and get to "explore" the airport so it's not so frightening.
Explain that there are announcements made over the intercom that give you vital information about departures.
They also use announcements to board the plane. You will be seated by row or "zone" - this will be printed on your boarding pass. Maybe you could let your child hold the boarding pass an be "responsible" for alerting you to when it is time to board. When they call out your row or zone, you may board the plane.
Now here is where you explain about the plane and the flight itself.
When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. At this point the cabin crew will tell you all you need to know about what to do in case of emergencies and such. They will do a demonstration or show a video of where the exits are, how to fasten your seatbelt, when portable electronics can and can't be used, etc. The captain will come on and give a little speech about the flight and what to expect - something about how long it will take until you take-off, what to expect weather wise in your destination city, and how long the flight should take.
When the plane prepares for liftoff, it starts to go really fast down the runway, and then within 45 seconds you are up in the air. Things may seem a little wobbly at first, but that's just because of moving through the different altitudes. Your ears will pop as you climb through the altitudes also.
Once you are in the air, things will feel smooth. You will hear the humm of the engines, but that's normal, nothing to worry about. I actually find it relaxing. If there is turbulence, you might feel the plane wobble a little bit, but remember, planes are designed to withstand this, so take a deep breath and try not to think about it. After a few minutes, you will hear a ding. This is the captain letting the flight attendants know that the plane has reached 10,000 feet. At this point, the rate of ascent will decrease. You will also get an announcement that it's OK to use portable electronic devices at this time.
When you are approaching landing, your ears will pop as you descend through the altitudes. You will feel the plane slow down and the cabin crew will prepare you for landing. As you get close to your destination, the captain will come back on and tell you how much longer until you land, and what the weather is like. When the plane touches down it kind of feels like a short jolt, and then you hear them cut the engines off and the plane slows down pretty fast.
From there, the plane will taxi to either the gate or the designation where a bus will pick you up. You wait for the plane to decompressurize a few moments before they start letting the passengers out. That was your flight.
Here's things you will need to know for keeping your child happy on the flight itself:
2.) Since you already have to buy your child a seat, I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially if you hit turbulance, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives you the opportunity to relax a bit. A CRS is also a good idea because the seat bets can not properly restrain a child so young.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage.
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
3.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do is give your child something to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a candy (I prefer sugar-free).
New regulations allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz, OR beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
Another trick is that if your child is not wanting to drink or suck on a candy, gently rub his/her neck from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
4.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of his/her favorite toys, books, a portable DVD player and one or two movies if you have one, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for your child also.
5.)Take your child to the store and buy him/her a small carry-on bag that he gets to pick out. Also let him/her buy a few new (but inexpensive) toys that will be used only once he is on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without him/her seeing so he/she will have a surprise when he/she opens his bag on the plane.
6.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring non-perishable snack items (I like dried fruit and cheerios because they're healthy). Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
7.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child. You will need this in case he/she gets sick, spills something on him/herself, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for him/her should he/she get sick.
Do NOT give your child medicine with the hopes of it making him/her sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
8.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and here are some tips and advice that have always worked for me:
1.) It might be a good idea to get them a coloring book that deals with airplanes, or some other form of book if you can find one. If you can't find one though, don't worry.
Explain to your child everything that will go on from the time you get to the airport, to the time you get off the plane.
Try to get to the airport early so that you have plenty of time to check in, go through security, and fine your concourse and gate. Rule of thumb is to allow yourself 2-5 hours before your flight. Call the airport ahead of schedule to see what their wait time is for that specific day. You also want to make sure you get there early in case your child gets uncomfortable or nervous with things and needs to have a minute to calm down.
If you have enough time (which I'm sure you will), walk around with your child so that he/she can look in the various duty free shops and get to "explore" the airport so it's not so frightening.
Explain that there are announcements made over the intercom that give you vital information about departures.
They also use announcements to board the plane. You will be seated by row or "zone" - this will be printed on your boarding pass. Maybe you could let your child hold the boarding pass an be "responsible" for alerting you to when it is time to board. When they call out your row or zone, you may board the plane.
Now here is where you explain about the plane and the flight itself.
When you taxi, you barely feel the plane move at all. At this point the cabin crew will tell you all you need to know about what to do in case of emergencies and such. They will do a demonstration or show a video of where the exits are, how to fasten your seatbelt, when portable electronics can and can't be used, etc. The captain will come on and give a little speech about the flight and what to expect - something about how long it will take until you take-off, what to expect weather wise in your destination city, and how long the flight should take.
When the plane prepares for liftoff, it starts to go really fast down the runway, and then within 45 seconds you are up in the air. Things may seem a little wobbly at first, but that's just because of moving through the different altitudes. Your ears will pop as you climb through the altitudes also.
Once you are in the air, things will feel smooth. You will hear the humm of the engines, but that's normal, nothing to worry about. I actually find it relaxing. If there is turbulence, you might feel the plane wobble a little bit, but remember, planes are designed to withstand this, so take a deep breath and try not to think about it. After a few minutes, you will hear a ding. This is the captain letting the flight attendants know that the plane has reached 10,000 feet. At this point, the rate of ascent will decrease. You will also get an announcement that it's OK to use portable electronic devices at this time.
When you are approaching landing, your ears will pop as you descend through the altitudes. You will feel the plane slow down and the cabin crew will prepare you for landing. As you get close to your destination, the captain will come back on and tell you how much longer until you land, and what the weather is like. When the plane touches down it kind of feels like a short jolt, and then you hear them cut the engines off and the plane slows down pretty fast.
From there, the plane will taxi to either the gate or the designation where a bus will pick you up. You wait for the plane to decompressurize a few moments before they start letting the passengers out. That was your flight.
Here's things you will need to know for keeping your child happy on the flight itself:
2.) Since you already have to buy your child a seat, I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially if you hit turbulance, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives you the opportunity to relax a bit. A CRS is also a good idea because the seat bets can not properly restrain a child so young.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not.
http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage.
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
3.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do is give your child something to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a candy (I prefer sugar-free).
New regulations allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz, OR beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
Another trick is that if your child is not wanting to drink or suck on a candy, gently rub his/her neck from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
4.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of his/her favorite toys, books, a portable DVD player and one or two movies if you have one, and any comfort things such as a blankie. The Fa's will also provide you with a toy or coloring book for your child also.
5.)Take your child to the store and buy him/her a small carry-on bag that he gets to pick out. Also let him/her buy a few new (but inexpensive) toys that will be used only once he is on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without him/her seeing so he/she will have a surprise when he/she opens his bag on the plane.
6.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring non-perishable snack items (I like dried fruit and cheerios because they're healthy). Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
7.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child. You will need this in case he/she gets sick, spills something on him/herself, or in case your luggage gets lost. Also bring any medications that you might need for him/her should he/she get sick.
Do NOT give your child medicine with the hopes of it making him/her sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
8.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope you have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
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