MEET THE PAJANIMALS

 

My “Squeaker Man” loves his Pajaminal! He is so super cuddly! As you can see he has Cowbella and he loves to give it kisses and hugs! Cowbella wears his favorite color pink so he simply adores it! Yes… I said it, my 3-year-old BOY loves pick and we are totally ok with that!

New PAJANIMALS plush toys are available from TOMY.  The bedtime friends plush line is inspired by the main characters from the show—Sweetpea, Squacky, Cowbella and Apollo.

THE PAJANIMALS will be airing every weekend so make sure to take a peak if you haven’t already.  THE PAJANIMALS series quickly became popular when it debuted in fall 2011 on the 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout, and now children across the U.S. will be able to tune-in to follow the amazing adventures of four sweet and gentle characters—Sweetpea Sue the pony, the excitable duck Squacky, the creative cow CowBella and the optimistic puppy Apollo.  Through their imaginary journeys, these cuddly musical puppets venture out on amazing adventures of discovery, modeling the skills preschoolers need to move through their days successfully, especially getting ready for and going to bed.

Boy oh boy, do we need the help getting “Squeaker Man” to go to bed without a fight! He likes to push the limit just a little more and more each night.

One simple way for parents and adults to make a difference to their child is to reassure little ones of the fun adventures that await them in their dreams – and the PAJANIMALS want to help. My guy loves to take his Pajaminal to bed with him and talk about the sweet dreams he will have that night.

Their Pajama Time Tips include:

Blow Off Steam

At the end of the day, allow your child to expend some energy by running around the house, dancing to music or tumbling on the carpet. My man loves to boogie to his favorite jams before he heads up the stairs to bed.

Calm Things Down

After getting the wiggles out, start the wind-down process.  Calm activities like reading or listening to quiet music are great ways to transition your little bundle of energy into a calmer state.

Keep It Light

Diffuse end-of-day grumpiness with a playful attitude. Bedtime shouldn’t be a chore. Try singing the “Brusha, Brusha, Brusha” song as you scrub those pearly whites. Play Simon Says as you get into pajamas (Simon says take off a sock!).

Stay Consistent

Stick to a specific bedtime and lead up to it with a routine. A simple routine is best, such as: bathe, brush teeth and read a book. This consistency provides a feeling of safety and a framework to help little ones soothe themselves to sleep.

Snuggle and Share

Once your child is tucked in bed, those last moments before lights out are the perfect time to snuggle up and huggle up. Take a few moments to reconnect and reassure. Share a warm story, talk about the highlights of the day or the things you look forward to tomorrow.