children's bedtime routine

It’s never too early to start reading with your kids. Whether you read them the morning newspaper at breakfast or tuck them into their childrens beds for a nighttime story. Reading can have a very positive impact on children’s early brain development so it’s important to take the time out of our busy schedules to help with your child’s reading... Read More

Give your child the best night’s sleep with these cool children’s beds! As the festive season is almost upon us and the Christmas lists are forever expanding, why not consider a new bed for your child’s bedroom. It can be a nightmare keeping their space tidy, never mind trying to house the mountain of toys! Keeping children’s bedrooms tidy can... Read More

It’s the month of scary costumes, excessive amounts of candy and spooky Jack-o'-lanterns. Halloween brings many monsters and most children believe them not to be true, but what about the real terrors your children might have, from natural disasters to everyday worries.  A child is forever increasing their awareness of the world, the people in it and adjusting to bad things... Read More

Whilst we continue to adjust to the new sleeping patterns and regain our regular space at the school gates it is also important to turn our attention to our home environment that can aid our children’s academic success. Start the school year off right with a little preparation to make the transition from summer park to schoolyard a bit smoother... Read More

At the Childrens Bed Shop, we realise there is more to looking after our little ones than just providing them with a great bed! There are many health benefits that come from exercise. So, encouraging our little ones to up their physical activity game could be a great idea. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases... Read More

Do you feel that your child could be getting a better night’s sleep? Many children have trouble settling down and as parents, we know first-hand the impact a bad night’s sleep can have on them. A poor sleeping pattern can result in children being irritable as well as being less attentive in school and behaving badly at home. There may... Read More

We all live pretty hectic lives in terms of juggling the school run, extra-curricular activities, holding down a job and running a household before tucking the little ones into their highsleeper bed. Often, we push our bodies to their limits cramming too much into our days, which results in us feeling tired and defeated when it comes to bedtime. As part... Read More

Decorating your child’s bedroom can seem like a daunting task. Why not take it as an opportunity to explore some new ideas? Have a little fun, explore new concepts, try your hand at being a modern mum, think of it as a new space where you can be a bit more brave with your choices. Invest in boldly patterned rugs and... Read More

Start the new year fresh by making resolutions and encourage your little ones to do the same. You could turn the tradition into a goal for the whole family and encourage one another to stick to the new year’s resolutions you put in place. This activity will act as a valuable lesson to your children about setting goals and sticking... Read More

The Autumn months are a time for cosying up by the fire, wrapping yourself in blankets and watching the festive favourites. These things normally take place in the family space downstairs but why not make your children’s bedroom a bit cosier during the colder season. To provide you with a bit of inspiration we have put together this post on... Read More