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Toddler teddy bedtime
Pretend to help a stuffed animal get ready for a rest.
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A little plan for play
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A large age-appropriate stuffed animal and a small towel
Age: 2–3 years; choose for the individual child.
Set up: Choose an intact stuffed animal without loose or detachable small parts and place it on the floor.
Adult's role: Stay close, follow the child's pretend story and name the actions as you play.
Let's make it happen
- Give the toy a cuddle and ask if it is ready to rest.
- Lay it on the floor and loosely place the towel over its body.
- Say goodnight, then invite the toy to wake up when your child is ready.
Make it simpler: Give the toy a gentle cuddle together.
Clean up: Fold the towel and put the toy away.
This is pretend play for a toy. Keep the towel away from the child's face and follow safe-sleep guidance for real babies.