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AIBU to buy a cabin bed to encourage my son back?

29 replies

neighbourr · 27/07/2026 19:33

Really struggling for bed ideas for my 7 year old. I’m embarrassed to say he still sleeps in our room. To entice him back in his room I’m thinking of buying him a mid sleeper or cabin bed I think they’re called. He currently has a small single bed in his room, it’s a cheap ikea one. What are your thoughts?

Also room is small.

OP posts:
7238SM · 27/07/2026 19:40

Why a cabin bed? Is that exciting for him?
What would he like?

A car shaped bed, dinosaur lamp, new 'special' quilt cover of his choice? What is the appeal of your room? What about those little, glow-in-the-dark stars for his bedroom ceiling?

BadgerInTheAirDuct · 27/07/2026 19:37

Absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about!

ToKittyornottoKitty · 27/07/2026 19:36

I’d let him help design the whole room to get excited and then move him in

Tableforjoan · 27/07/2026 19:36

Ask him how he wants his room would be the best bet.

Also make sure sleeping in your room is totally boring.

Hopefully you’re not going to bed just because he is, stay up enjoy your tv while he just sleeps in the empty bed.