Buckle up supermoms – today’s viral TikTok is sparking a big parenting debate!
Sleep Expert: Lock your Child’s Door
A Tiktok sleep expert has said point blank:
“You should definitely lock your child’s bedroom door at night when you move them from a crib to a toddler bed initially.”
It’s for Safety
Her reasons are safety – preventing dangerous middle-of-the-night wandering with parents asleep.
Parents’ Opinions
But some moms disagreed.
One said:
“I get it but all I’m thinking is what happens when they need to potty?”
Some Moms Agreed
One mom with a backyard pool said:
“10 ft deep pool in backyard.. two year olds door is locked.”
That’s a scary thought!
And we can’t forget about illnesses and accidents.
As one mama pointed out:
“No cause what if they are throwing up in the middle of the night or have an accident? they need to know they can always come to me.”
Another Solution?
Some mothers suggest a baby gate instead of locking the door. As one mom put it simply:
“Baby gate in doorway, door open.”
So what do YOU think about this hot debate, supermoms? Should toddler doors be locked at night or not?
Watch the advice for yourself…
Watch the TikTok then let us know where you stand! Every child and family situation is different. The most important thing is that we make informed choices based on our own needs.
Parenting is tough, but an open discussion helps us reflect. You’ve got this, supermoms! Trust your instincts!
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Now we want to hear YOUR takes! Hugs!