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At What Age Do You Move a Child from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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At what age do you move a child from a toddler bed to a twin bed?
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- My son went to a full size bed at almost 3 when we moved to our new house. He could have gone earlier, but I didn't have the space.
- There really is no need for a toddler bed at all. A twin mattress on the floor works just as well and can save money. So basically you can move a toddler into a twin...
- I bought a toddler bed second hand & realized it would be way too small. He will be 3 soon & will put his twin mattress on the foor next to the wall. Possibly w/...
In Need of a New Bed
Asked by W.K. from Dallas
on August 4, 2008
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We are in the market to upgrade from our queen-size bed to a new king-size bed. Does anyone have any recommendations for places to shop for mattresses/box springs and...
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- I have a Sleep Comfort bed where you can adjust the firmness (10-100) and it is the best sleep I have ever had. It is a little more expensive, but it has been well w...
- We get all of our mattresses from the Heavenly Sleep Shoppe, there's one on Pipeline in Hurst I think it is. I know there's another one but not sure where. They do hav...
- I love my sleep number bed. It is hard to describe if you have never used one but they are wonderful. I was a toss and turn kind of girl (and we had an expensive mat...
Looking for New Ideas to Get My Toddler to Sleep on Her Bed.
Asked by Y.T. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I am a working mom of a 27 month old girl. I have been having trouble putting my baby to sleep in her own bed. When she an infant she did fine sleeping in her crib, ...
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- Hi Y., Maybe try putting her bed in your room for a while. That way she can see you. Then move it once she's used to it. Good Luck, Patty
- Wow! Reading this was like I thought I wrote it and forgot. I am having the same problem with my 4yr old daughter. She slept in her crib with NO problem. She then ...
- Mine was a little bit older - so I don't know how it compares. My daughter did NOT want to come out of her crib, and she was over 3 when we coaxed her out of it. Afte...
New Children's Mattress
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on January 16, 2010
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I am looking to buy a full mattress for my 3 year old DD. Is it best to go with firm, or medium, or plush? Should i get a box spring or is that too high? I am pl...
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- Hi C., We got all of our kids full size beds when they were out of the crib. We did not get them frames, but they did get box springs. We went cheap with 1-800-MATT...
- We went a different route than some. My 3-year-old moved to a big boy bed from the crib, and we got an extra long twin (plus the bed). It was about a $750 mattress, Si...
- I'm not sure about the firmness, but we also have our daughters box spring and mattress on the floor. it's a nice height for them that way. My recomendation thou...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on January 23, 2008
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Hi. We're starting to look at nursery furniture and I was wondering if you had any advice as far as cribs go. Maybe some you definately love, some to stay away from,...
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- A great book to buy would be 'Baby Bargains' - the authors are all about penny pinching, but still using safe and high-quality products. They have an entire section d...
- I am not a fan of the convertible cribs. The conevertibles that I looked at did not have a rail that lowered (you will want the rail to lower since your baby will jus...
- Childcraft is a great brand as far as being quality made. I bought a childcraft crib used and it is still in just about perfect condition. They are not the cheapest,...
Having Trouble Finding a Mattress to Fit Tightly in My New Crib
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having the same experience that I'm having with a crib I bought at Target, the Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 crib that was in the ...
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- I know someone who had the same issue s. But till baby was placed in the crib the first time at six months old or so and this happened it was not found. One of the ...
- Hi, There was a recall on Simplicity cribs recently. Personally, being a safety freak, I'd return the crib. I'm not wild about that brand or Target's cribs at all...
- We have that crib and bought a sealey mattress from walmart that fits well. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5823677
Crib Mattress Recommendation Needed
Asked by A.J. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2007
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I have heard so much about foam mattresses verses coil for cribs, which is better? I have read the coil are "safer" for SIDS prevention but are so heavy they're really...
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- To prevent SIDS you need to buy a chemical free mattress. I'd recommend going to http://ecobaby.com/ for more info. There is an Australian research study that shows ...
- Because regular mattresses can be so toxic I recommend going to www.lifekind.com and getting a natural latex organic mattress. Mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. I...
- Check out this site. http://moonlightslumber.com/starlight_support.cfm I have one for my son. They're probably the best mattresses out there. All foam, flame r...
Please Help, Son Not Sleeping Through Night
Asked by J.O. from Washington DC
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, My son is now 9 months old and still not sleeping through the night. He gets up twice for a bottle and sometimes just because! I tried letting him cry once and he ...
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- Hi Jessica, When my son was 3 months old and would wake up every 2 hours, my mom's wisdom helped. She advised me to start putting a little rice cereal in his milk bec...
- We weaned off nightime feeds by decreasing the amount in the bottle by one ounce every feed until it was just water, then I would just hand him the bottle of the water...
- I have the same sleep-deprived issue with my 9-month old son. I work and adore time with my little guy, but also need for him to sleep. Please share any recommendati...
