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What if my child keeps getting out of bed?

If they wake at night, try to keep your child in their bed. It reduces stimulation and makes it easier for them to get back to sleep. Getting up for a snack or drink, going into a brighter room, makes their body think that it’s daytime.

At bedtime, some families try a 'free pass' idea if their child keeps getting out of bed. This is a pass/ticket that's good for one acceptable request (another hug, glass of water), that they hand over after using. It's time to settle without getting out of bed again.  

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