Preschooler Sofa-Bed Updates
About a year ago, we began converting our sofa into a bed at night for our child, who’d previously been bed-sharing with us since we removed his closet nursery. Now that he’s transitioned from a toddler to a preschooler, we’ve made some minor yet meaningful changes to the space to reignite his excitement about his “bedroom.”
A full post about the sofa bed can be found here. (It’s similar to the same setup we create for our overnight guests, but with a dedicate set of sheets, a safety bumper and no privacy curtain.)
West often prefers to sleep with us in the built-in queen bed within our single bedroom. My husband and I welcome those moments— such time with a child is precious and finite.
But in order to renew West’s excitement about his dedicated sleep space and keep him comfortable in either bed, we’ve added a “big kid” pillow at his request.
We opted for a king size pillow that has just the right amount of give and support, and also fits the size of the sofa cushion perfectly..
(On a side note, Adam and I liked the pillow so much too that we’ve since gotten ourselves a set for ourselves.)
We also upgraded his sheets to natural linen to match the ones he’s used to in our bed:
We topped the update off with a soft, richly-textured throw blanket made entirely of recycled yarn:
I picked these pieces from Tuft & Needle after visiting their new store in Los Angeles. As I got to better know the company, I felt compelled to inquire if they’d be interested in helping me get a selection of their quality products to some children and youth in need. (I’ve spent years outfitting spaces for myself and others who are in a place a privilege— it’s high time I redirect much of that energy to assisting organizations that help individuals and families in need.) To my absolute joy, they were enthusiastically on board.
View the full post about West’s second-hand folding desk + chair here.
Tuft & Needle helped us supply mattresses, pillows and sheets to children entering foster care in Florida as they await reunification with their biological families. Not only that, but the company also helped us provide new bedding and pillows to several of the wonderful youth at The RightWay Foundation here in LA.
As I curl up with my son— whether on his cozy sofa bed or in our delightfully crowded “family bed” — I can’t believe our extraordinary fortune. We are safe, comfortable and surrounded by love. It’s our privilege and duty to pay that forward— to our neighbors, to strangers, and to the earth. So many resources aren’t equally accessible to all, and the climate crisis further exacerbates social inequalities and injustices. We won’t look away.
This post was not sponsored. As mentioned, product was generously gifted by Tuft & Needle. For anyone wishing to make a contribution to The RightWay Foundation, please use the cottage contact form to get in touch with us.
