Parent Approved Toddler Room Products: One Step Ahead Review & Giveaway
Friday, July 24, 2009 Posted by Piera Jolly
As soon as the idea for the Big Kid Room Party came about, I instantly knew that I would reach out to One Step Ahead. Why? Because...simply stated they sell the best of the best. That's what I love about them. They do all of the legwork for parents and scout out the products that work so that we can shop with confidence. When they can't find a product or there is a void--they create it themselves. For those of us, transitioning our babies into a toddler room, One Step Ahead does not disappoint!One Step Ahead generously sent us several products for me to review. We received the It's Time To Sleep In Your Own Bed Transition Time Series Book, Kids Hypoallergenic Pillow and Cover, Hide Away Extra Long Bedrail, and the Sling Bookshelf. We all know how change can be difficult for kids and moving into their own rooms or big boy beds is a huge change for kids! Usually it is met with atleast some {if not a lot} of resistance. One way to ease those fears is through books like It's Time To Sleep In Your Own Bed by Lawrence E. Shapiro. Shapiro, a child psychologist and parenting expert, uses both humor and cute pictures to help kids break bad habits--in this case--sleeping in mom and dad's bed. This is a very cute book that allows children to see and hear about what they should expect during the transition into their own bed. In addition to the children's story, each book includes parenting advice and tips for helping kids break their habit!
The second product that we received is the Kids Hypoallergenic Pillow and Cover, which is a must-have! Not only is it kid-sized, but it is also 100% hypoallergenic--mite-proof and antimicrobial! It's great for ALL kids, but especially children who suffer from allergies. You can also get the cover for it, which comes in a variety of cute colors and can even be personalized. Not to mention that both are affordable-{$12.95 for the pillow and $6.95 for the cover}! We {especially Lucas} love this pillow. It is the perfect size for a toddler and it is soft and comfy!
When we switched Lucas from his crib to a bed, we went directly into a twin bed rather than a toddler bed. We were able to do that because of the Hide Away Extra Long Bedrail. This bedrail is truly INGENIOUS! It is extra-long {very difficult to find!} so it protects almost the entire side of the bed. How we positioned it--more towards the center of the bed--makes it virtually impossible for Lucas to fall out. Here's the cool part--the entire thing slides between the mattress and the box spring. Out of sight. No bedrail to ruin the decor of the room or get in the way of making the bed.
Just an FYI--until you get used to it, sliding the rail in and out can take a little finagling on your part. We have pretty much gotten the hang of it now though, but in the beginning there was a learning curve {totally worth it though!}. Also, here's a tip--DO NOT use a bed skirt! We tried to use a bed skirt, but it kept getting bunched up when sliding the rail {not worth the hassle}. We covered the box spring with a white fitted sheet instead so it still looks nice!
See It In Action:
The final product that we received is the Sling Bookshelf, which is adorable and very practical! Lucas loves it because it is pint-sized like him and I love it because it provides extra storage for books and toys AND it is safe for Lucas to have in his room. We only put board books in it so that if he gets up in the middle of the night and climbs out of his bed, he can grab a book to read. The bookshelf actually fits a lot of books and holds any size book, which is a big plus! It is sturdy, well made and looks great in the kiddo's room too!
Want It: All of the products in the review can be purchased online at OneStepAhead.com.
This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Amanda! Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to contact me.
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