Toddler Bedroom Makeover - A Toddler Gift Idea That Keeps Giving

Is your toddler's bedroom overrun with toys? If so, and you're looking for a unique toddler gift idea this Christmas that doesn't involve buying yet another toy, consider a bedroom makeover. It's a great gift idea that will be enjoyed well beyond Christmas and has future gift potential for when his birthday rolls around.

Toddlers aren't babies anymore and therefore should have a bedroom that focuses on them and their special interests like a favorite movie or TV character.

Surprise toddlers with a bedroom-in-a-box kit you put together and wrap up yourself. You and your child can work together to assemble things just before bedtime on Christmas day, making the gift and the day extra special.

Following are the top benefits of giving toddler's bedroom a makeover this holiday season.

1. Redoing your toddler's room makes your child feel special and important, especially if there's a new baby in the family. Focus your bedroom makeover project on his likes (favorite colors) and/or interests (great inspiration for a room theme). It's also important to take your child's needs into consideration as he grows e.g. more height and age appropriate storage (books and storage bins he can lift and reach) and creating activity zones (reading and/or play area).

2. Making over a toddler bedroom is the ideal time to teach your child about putting toys away after playtime. Encourage cooperation with new storage containers. Make sure everything has a home. Save money by checking out the variety of colorful bins and baskets available through local dollar stores. Look for plastic, lightweight storage bins and organizers that coordinate with your toddler's bedroom.

3. Reorganizing a bedroom also presents a great opportunity for you to de-clutter it and get any excess baby clothing and gear out of there. If you're planning on having another baby, pack away and save the items or box up any unwanted items and donate to a local charity or give away to friends and family (check first to make sure they want it).

4. Giving your toddler's bedroom a facelift encourages pride of ownership and the responsibility of better maintaining his space and playthings. The New Year is also the ideal time to establish new routines like a 5 minute tidy every night at bedtime. Play music and set a timer.

5. Bed-in-a-bag sets are usually inexpensive, easy to find, and offer great inspiration for a bedroom theme.

6. The door to future 'decor' gifts is wide open. Consider giving decorative photo frames, wall stickers, light switches or throw pillows as birthday presents.

For more tips and ideas on how to organize and decorate toddler bedrooms on a budget, please visit www.kidstoddlerbeds.net and www.kidsroomdecorating.net and Sign Up for Sherrie's FREE Kids Decor Newsletter. Sherrie Le Masurier is an organizing and decorating consultant and founder of the Kids Decor Group, a series of kids' room organizing and decorating websites and blogs.