THE CHILD'S
BEDROOM
AS EARLY AS you feel comfortable,
replace the crib with a mattress or futon on the
floor, and provide an easy-to-wash sleeping bag
or comforter, rather than sheets and blankets so
your child can straighten the covers in the
morning.
Make it easier for your child to put away books
and toys by providing low, open shelving; small
toys should be stored in clear plastic bins. Label
shelves and bins with pictures and words
describing the contents. Decide whether you
want the child to pick up as he goes, at the end
of the day, or once a week, and be consistent in
your expectation. Also, realize that you'll need
to help him with cleanup--making it as fun as
you can--for a long time before he'll do it on his
own.
Similarly, arrange clothes in baskets, open
shelves, or low drawers that are easy to open
and shut (demonstrate how to use drawers
quietly). In the closet, install a low-hanging pole
and/or pegs of varying heights so that your child
can hang up his own hats, sweaters and
dresses.
Choose clothing that is easy for your child to
put on and take off; sweatpants and sweatshirts
or cardigans are particularly good. Give your
child some choice in the matter of what she'll
wear each day.
Make sure your child's clothing hamper is
accessible and safe--a lightweight model with no
lid is preferable. Encourage your child to use it
as he undresses at the end of the day, and give
him the job of carrying his dirty clothes to the
laundry room on wash day. He'll also enjoy
helping you with laundry--especially when it
comes to sorting clothes.
Decorate the walls with your child's artwork, as
well as good-quality photos of children and
animals, hung at the child's eye-level.
If possible, have a tape player or small stereo in
the bedroom, as music should be a part of
every child's daily life.
Safety is especially important when
independence is being encouraged; be sure
outlets are covered, shelves are secured to the
wall, and windows can only be opened a few
inches.
Riefna Azwita Fahmi
Test System Unit RisTI - Telkom
Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir 47 Bandung-Indonesia
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