How to Sleep With a Teddy Bear
Children often find it hard to sleep alone, especially in the dark. If they have no one to accompany them, they usually feel better sleeping with a stuffed toy, which is usually a cute little teddy bear.
However, it can be slightly difficult to treat a toy like your friend. Therefore, you have to make some special adjustments in order to prepare yourself and the teddy for bed. Once you do that, things will get better and you will start enjoying the company of your new friend.
Instructions
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1
Pick up your favourite teddy
If you have more than one teddy, you might want to choose your favorite one, or even decide to sleep with all of them . Typically however, children often have their favorite toys picked out. For example the teddy gifted to you by your parents on a special birthday is probably more important than any other. -
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Start believing that the teddy is real
Although your teddy will never respond to what you say, you need to start believing that it at least hears everything you say. This way, you will be able to become friends with your toy quite easily. -
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Get into your sleeping dress
Put on your sleeping pajamas before going to bed. If you have some special clothes for your teddy, put them on it too. Make sure that there is no other toy placed on your bed and it is just you and your favourite toy. -
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Play with your teddy
If you are not feeling sleepy, start playing with your teddy bear for some time. Tell stories to it and have as much fun as you can. Even if you wish to brush your teeth before going to sleep, keep your teddy alongside. -
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Hug your teddy tightly in bed
Give a tight hug to your teddy when you feel sleepy and continue talking to it until you fall asleep. You can have something like milk or hot chocolate with your stuffed toy before going into bed. -
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Keep the lamp on
If you and your teddy are afraid of the dark, keep the lamp light on. Make sure to cover yourself and the toy with a blanket, especially if it is cold. -
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Don’t disturb your teddy during night
If you need to go to the bathroom at night, make sure not to disturb the teddy bear while you leave the bed.
