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How to arrange a kids’ sleepover

Oh, the anticipation! We all remember our first sleep-over and that says a lot about what a big event it is for everyone involved. So, let’s do our very best to make it a happy memory.

A children’s room with blue wall, two girls are playing on SLÄKT bed with green NATTHÄGER duvet cover and colourful cushions.

Welcome – let’s settle in and get the party going

Let’s plan this sleepover together, since being the young host of the event can be almost as nervous as being the guest.

Close-up of SKÅDIS pegboard full of colourful drawings, a list of things to do, a speaker, a bag, hair ties and more.

The Friendship Café

One fun thing to do together is baking cakes or preparing fruit on a stick – or both.

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Picture taken from above a MAMMUT table set with playing cards, fruit, candy and soft toys. SLÄKT pouffe on floor around it.
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Paper and pens are the beginning of a lot of fun!

Creativity sparks when clever minds get together over arts and crafts.

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Two girls sitting on the floor around MAMMUT table, drawing and creating different things with MÅLA pens and crafts.
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Tidying up made almost as easy as making a mess

One of many benefits of TROFAST storage combination is that the boxes can be pulled out and carried away in no time, to show all the toys and crafts without a second of hesitation.

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Wall-mounted TROFAST storage unit with plastic boxes full of toys, plus a lot of toys and stuff on top of it as well.
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Remember, it’s called a sleepover, not a stay awake all night-over.

Winding down can be easier said than done, so make sure to start in time. Pull down the blinds and turn down the lights, get the beds ready, snuggle up and read a story.

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SLÄKT bed with the storage boxes pulled out, a mom sitting next to it, pulling out the duvet and pillow for the extra bed.
The extra bed pulled out and ready for the night, two girls reading a story up in the bed. NATTHÄGER bedding in both beds.
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A mutual friend lights up the night

Once the light is turned off, it’s easy to feel a little anxious, especially if you’re away from home.

Motion media close-up of TÖVÄDER night light, being turned on and off, on top of MAMMUT stool next to the bed.
Close-up of TIGERFINK storage complete full of soft toys brought close to bed. Bright yellow BLÅVINGAD soft toy on top.

Get out before it blows!

The best parties are the ones you leave in time, just when everything is at its peak. When it comes to sleepovers, that’s usually right after breakfast. Before leaving, make or pick a drawing that will become a memory of the big event. Because to pack an overnight bag, settle in, socialise with a friend’s family and sleep tight in a new environment are all big steps on shaky legs. But the feeling of complete confidence the morning after – that beats it all! And for those occasions when a certain little one didn’t really make it through and stayed overnight, why not extend the invitation to come back for breakfast?

Close-up of a desk with MÅLA pencils and a colourful drawing with two friends holding hands.