Im seriously thinking about getting a small dog bed for my toddler.
He likes to cuddle pillows and seems to like something against his back.
I really think he would love having his own couch in the living room.
The feedback came in fast and furious: Genius.
Some parents were openly relieved to discover they werent the only ones to have done this or considered it.
Others praised the convenience (cheaper than toddler furnitureandmachine washable).
one parent named Shoshanna encouraged.
He transitioned to a twin bed when he was 3.5.
Heres where my choice diverges from the norm: I recommend an L.L.
Bean memory foam dog bed (for larger breeds).
Kids
love
to pretend to be puppies.
The beds are comfy, close to the ground, and have very washable covers!
Group member Whitney originally purchased a dog bed to put under the window sill that her daughter often climbed.
We even added a smaller one to her teepee that she also enjoys.
Next came the purchasing recommendations.
(If) you go to a yuppy dog store, they can be really expensive, Carolina says.
But if you go to Home Goods, they have some for pretty cheap.
Other store recommendations included Aldi, Costco and Ross.
One final suggestion came from Winston: Legit!
And if your kiddo doesnt like it or use it, you could donate it to a shelter.
That original parent, Melissanichole Hoaglund, was convinced.
He has been cuddling with us on the floor and even tucking in his puppy.
Bonusits also just a good floor cushion for old ladies like myself that have broken a hip.
The bed is fuzzy.
Our apartment is cold.
The kid spent a half hour on it watching Daniel Tiger while wrapped in a blanket.
Buy your toddler a dog bed.
Call it a couch.
One caveat: if you actually have a dog, he might assume the bed is for him.
Dogs, cats and toddlers can get confused about which furniture istheirfurniture.
It may serve as another lesson in sharing, but still worth a shot.
