Parents are Sharing Their Kids' Weirdest Bedtime Requests and They're Hilarious
Because everyone needs to cuddle a piece of fruit in bed, right?
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When it comes to weird things, little kids top the list. Their growing brains are learning so much about the world around them that in an effort to put two and two together, they sometimes end up with really bizarre ideas.
This is especially true when it comes to putting them to bed, and which particular comfort item will do the trick to soothe them to sleep. As you can imagine, the requests can be totally out there.
One parent recently shared on the subreddit /r/Parenting how their son can't go to bed without his "nighttime orange." If you're thinking nighttime snacks aren't that weird, think again—he just wants to hold it. Obviously, other parents chimed in with their own children's ridiculous bedtime demands. Take a look at our favourites.
Weird bedtime requests
Wet willy
Who doesn’t love a wet willy before bed? (Or would this be called a dry willy? We don’t know.)
(via boringusername)
Kids have a weird thing for ears
Where belly button go?
Libraries ARE great for naps
Speaking of lucky objects…
Bet we can guess what this kid’s fave holiday is
National Door Mat Day, of course! (It’s on August 31, if you’re wondering.)
(via genevaduke)
We can blame Goodnight Moon for this one
Some people just prefer a firm mattress
Nothing like cold stainless steel to drift you off to sleep
This kid is rocking that Moana roleplay
Every night is spa night
She wears her sunglasses at night
(via ravyn4179)
It bears repeating that kids are weird. (Well, people are generally weird, kids just haven't been shamed into hiding it, but we digress.) What kind of strange things do your kids do when it's time for bed?
Read more: 13 hilarious parenting rules you never thought you'd have to make Kids fall asleep in the darndest positions
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Kevin is an associate editor for Canadian Business in Toronto, Ontario. More of their work can be found in MSN Canada, Chatelaine and This Magazine.