From Crib to Bed
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How Soon Is Too Soon for a Toddler Bed?
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on October 30, 2006
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My son is 17 months and just learned he can get himself out of his playpen. He doesn't need any assistance, he just gets on his tippy-toes and hurls himself over. Sinc...
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- My daughter was 18 months when we started putting her in a toddler bed. We went to a local second time around store and spent 25 - 30 on the frame and it uses her crib...
- I think now is ok. Its better for him to be in a toddler bed thats lower to the ground and get out of that vs. a crib thats higher up and he has a chance of hurting h...
- Hi K. - We moved our son to a twin bed on the floor when he was about 19 months old. He had made no attempt to climb out of his crib but he insisted on sleeping si...
Is It Time for a Toddler Bed?
Asked by B.G. from Appleton
on January 12, 2010
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My son is 21 months old and we just started having sleeping issues with him. We used to be able to lay him down in his crib for naps and at bedtime just fine when he w...
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- He is playing a game with you. He's figured out that you will keep coming back when he throws his blanket out. I would not move him out of his crib if he has not s...
- its really simple; hes throwing it out because you will come back in the room to give it to him. what hes saying that he wants is your attention and companionship. ...
- The advice we received from our pediatrician was to move them out of the crib when it was no longer safe for them to be in there (in other words, when they're either c...
Crib to Toddler Bed Transition...
Asked by P.U. from Minneapolis
on May 16, 2008
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My daughter is 21 months old. I decided to do the transition from the crib to the toddler bed. The first 4 days went good. Days 5 and 6 were difficult. I thought i...
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- For bedtime, it sounds like things are going well. I am curious why you don't stroke her back while she is falling asleep though...you are just sitting next to her be...
- I stuck with a crib until 2 1/2 with my kids. Until they are old enough to understand and follow direction, all it does is drive you crazy. It's kind of like potty t...
- We went thru good days and bad days (still do) when we transitioned our 2 yearold to a big boy bed. I think the kiddos are just testing the waters because there are se...
Transitioning to a "Big Boy" Bed
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on September 9, 2007
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We are planning on moving our son to a toddler bed. Any recommendations to help it go smoothly?
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- Gate at the door and room pretty empty so as boring and safe as possible...almost like the whole room is one big crib. Can put things like books and such back in over...
- Make it a fun experience. Have him help set up the bed as much as he can,have him go with when you pick out the bedding and put it on,and make it really exciting for h...
- Can you take him shopping to pick out his new bed/sheets etc? I think it always helps when kids feel like they made the decision. Good luck!
What Age to Move to Toddler Bed
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on April 23, 2010
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My son is 20 mos, and I'm pregnant with baby #2. My son turns 2 the day before my due date. The baby will sleep in our room in a bassinett for the first 3-4 mos, same ...
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- We tried to transition my son to a bed when my daughter was born and it did not work. He was 27 months at the time. He did not end up switching out of the crib until...
- Try putting the crib mattress on the ground and see how he does sleeping on it (emotionally and without the rails). The signs will all be there to let you know what he...
- If he's not climbing out, and for your own sanity, keep the older one in a crib til he's 3. Borrow another crib if you have to....
When to Move Toddler from Crib to a Bed?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on September 6, 2007
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My son is 14 months and I am expecting my 2nd in Jan. I am hoping that by the time the baby comes, my toddler will be ready for a bed so that we don't have to buy anot...
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- Dr. T. Barry Brazelton recommends waiting until the child is 4 years old. I believe it's because he's concerned about the child feeling secure and also not getting ou...
- My friends just moved there 3 year old to a big bed. He never tried to climb out, so they moved him when he started outgrowing the crib. Not for safety reasons. My ...
- Hi Alex, I just responded to you other question today. I loved Maggies response and just wanted to say that if you keep his baby gate at his door you know that he can...
When Is Child Ready for Toddler Bed
Asked by B.B. from Madison
on March 10, 2008
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I have an 11 month old daughter and just found out we're expecting #2. Crazy, I know- but we're excited. My daughter will be about 19 mos when the new baby is born. ...
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- I would say you'll be fine! Most children can go to a toddler bed at about 18 months. I suggest moving your daughter's room right away before she associates the chan...
- We moved our toddler into a toddler bed when she was about 19 months old. That was about the time she learned that if she tried real hard, she could climb out of her c...
- B., My sons are 20 months apart. I have 2 cribs. My older son is nearly 3, and is just now moving into a twin bed. He loves his crib, I didn't want to deal with ...
When to Move Child to Toddler Bed
Asked by J.M. from Omaha
on August 16, 2009
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We have a 20 month old daughter and a 2 month old son. I have read not to make any big changes in the older childs life too close to bringing a new baby home (for exam...
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- My 21 month old just went into a big boy bed last month and I have had very few problems at night. It has gone extremely well. But using your child's old crib for the ...
- I agree, why change? Do you need the crib for your younger one? If so, she will realize that regardless. I say get another crib off of craigslist and let her stay in h...
- Our daughter just turned 2 a couple of weeks ago and we are expecting baby #2 any day now. We bought our daughter a toddler bed when she was about 22 months old. So ...
Transition to a Toddler Bed
Asked by T.R. from San Francisco
on December 8, 2008
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Hi,
My son is a little over 2 years old and has started climbing out of his crib. We bought him a toddler bed and had him help us set it up. He seems really like it....
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- Your son sounds exactly like mine was, but he was only 18 months old when he started crawling out of & literally jumping down from his crib. We transitioned the crib ...
- Just keep putting him back in bed. We put a gate up at his door while he was transitioning. That way if he gets up in the middle of the night he can't wander around u...
- I agree that you will need to be patient for more than two days on this! How about staying with him the first couple of nights until he falls asleep? It might help!
Is He Ready for a Toddler Bed?!?
Asked by N.B. from Huntington
on March 6, 2010
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I have a son that is 13 months old, and a daughter that is a month. we've been preparing for her arrival for the last few months. We got him a toddler bed a few mont...
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- Perhaps you can make a big deal out of how his sister is growing up. She used to be a newborn infant needing a bassinet, but now she is almost OLD enough to be in the ...
- I'd try to borrow another baby bed for the new baby (or for him -- whichever you choose). He seems to be transitioning well from our description, but just because a c...
- I think he's ready... I put off turning our crib into a toddler bed for a long time because people said it would be hard to keep the baby in there etc. We converted t...
