• Packages
    • Pricing
    • Twin Sleep Pricing
    • Lunch and Learn
    • DIY Guides
    • Gift Certificates
  • Meet the Team
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Philosophy
    • Become a Sleep Consultant
  • Blog
  • Contact
0 0

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

Free shipping over 49$
  • Pricing
  • Twin Sleep Pricing
  • DIY Guides
  • Gift Certificates
  • Meet the Team
  • Our Philosophy
  • Become a Sleep Consultant
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Cart
0 0
0 Shopping Cart

No products in the cart.

Return To Shop
Shopping cart (0)
Subtotal: $0.00

Checkout

Free shipping over 49$
Bedtime Routine

The Bedtime Pass

August 18, 2022 /Posted byMELISSA PERRY / 8759

We’re previously shared this great article on our Facebook page written by npr.org, that gave a fun and creative way to reduce the crying and negotiating at bedtime with your toddler or preschooler. The concept is to give your child an actual bedtime pass for them to use whenever they would like during the night. They decide when to hand over their pass for an opportunity to receive an extra hug, kiss, snuggle, tuck-in, drink of water, etc… It gives kids a sense of control as THEY decide if and when to cash in their pass.

As you hand your child the pass, discuss with them what the consequences will be if they get out of their bed after the pass has been used and the reward will be if they went all night without having to use the pass! By making a firm expectation of the rules of the pass, you will find it more successful. Since toddlers are the best little negotiators, we suggest giving only one pass to use for a ONE TIME ONLY use. If you don’t stay firm, the concept of the pass won’t work.

Once you say your goodnights and have given them the pass to use, continue on with your normal bedtime routine method. You can walk out and shut the door behind you (or leave the door opened as they normally have it). The most important point to this method is letting go of the control and giving your child confidence to make a wise choice. While your child may push limits once or twice but if you stay firm, you will notice bedtime getting easier and easier.

We’ve created a bedtime pass for you. Click Bedtime Pass to print off your own and start tonight!

Tags: bedtime pass, free printable, negotiate, toddlers
Share Post
The Six and Nine Month Sleep R...
The 18-Month Sleep Regression

Related posts

Toddlers
Read more

Sleep Training…Again?! Tips for Setting Boundaries Amidst Toddler Bedtime Battles

January 24, 2021
... Continue reading
Sharing a Room
Read more

Tips for Sleep Training Twins

November 29, 2020
... Continue reading
Newborn
Read more

Reversing a Newborn’s Night-and-Day Confusion

October 21, 2020
... Continue reading
General
Read more

Wake Windows vs. Set Schedules

October 21, 2020
... Continue reading
Toddlers
Read more

Our Tips for Transitioning from Crib to “Big Kid Bed”

August 19, 2022
... Continue reading

Comments are closed

Categories

  • Bedtime Routine
  • Dad Week
  • Day Care
  • Dream Feed
  • Early Riser
  • Feature Friday
  • General
  • Giveaways
  • Guest Post
  • Lessons From a Mother
  • Milestones
  • Miscarriage
  • Mommy Time
  • Must Haves
  • Naps
  • Newborn
  • Night Terrors
  • Pacifiers
  • Pregnancy
  • Preschool
  • Product Review
  • Routines
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Sharing a Room
  • Sleep Regressions
  • Sleep Safety
  • Sleep Training Methods
  • Swaddling
  • Teething
  • The Nursery
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Toddlers
  • Transitioning
  • Traveling Tips
  • Weaning
  • Winning Wednesday
  • With Two or More
  • Workshops

© 2023 The Cradle Coach, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy

Follow Us

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube

The Cradle Coach, LLC does not offer medical advice, services, or treatment to its clients.

If you are concerned about a medical issue related to your child we urge you to contact your doctor or pediatrician immediately.

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.