Toddler & Twin Beds
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"Big Girl Bed" Nightmare!
Asked by B.W. from Baton Rouge
on June 8, 2009
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My daughter is 26 months old and we just switched her from her crib to a bed last Monday. We have always been able to put her in her crib and leave the room while she...
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- Put the rails back up. She's not ready. try again in a couple months. After you take a break, tell her when she sleeps all night without getting up you will reward ...
- Hi B. I feel your pain. I have a little boy who turned 3 in April and has been in a big boy bed since he was 2. We moved from Michigna to Oklahoma when he was 2 a...
- Parenting magazine has all kinds of tips on this subject this month. It is one of the cover stories. T. S
When Do I Transition My Toddler from Crib to Big Boy Bed?
Asked by J.M. from Phoenix
on May 3, 2009
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I know there is no right answer but what signs should I be looking for to know that he is ready? He is 20 months and loves his crib. Has never tried to climb out. T...
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- J. - I was so grateful you had this post! My twin boys are 17 months now and I was just wondering when this transition should take place. Now I know :) So thanks.
- We put our daughter from crib to toddler bed at 12 months. We put our son from crib to toddler bed at 15 months. It all depends on the kid. I know friends that kept...
- I dont take mine out until they climb out or after 3! My little one just turned 3 last month and I plan to move him at the end of this month. It's just better that way...
When Did You Know It Was Time for the Big Boy Bed?
Asked by B.P. from New York
on October 15, 2010
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Hi ladies,
My son has always loved his crib since he was 4 months old. He is 2 years and 7 months now and rather tall. Up until 2 weeks ago he slept sooo w...
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- Our daughter got a bed when she turned 2 b/c her sister came along and we needed the crib. It's normal for kids to wake up - they are always growing, developing - ...
- We converted to a toddler bed just before 2 because our son was getting too heavy to put in the crib. We recently converted to a full size bed (w/ rails) around 2 1/2 ...
- My daughter never climbed out of the crib but by the age of 1 1/2 wanted no part of the crib anymore. She would scream and cry everytime we went to put her in. So we t...
Toddler Bed v Twin
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on June 25, 2011
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Looking to move my 32 lb 2.5 year old from her crib to a big girl bed.
Is it worth the hassle and money to buy a toddler bed prior to a full size twin, or should ...
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- Twin! No reason to waste your money (unless your crib converts). We were nervous about how high up our bedframe was, so we put the mattress and box springs directly ...
- I'm with a lot of the other posts on go straight to the twin if you are purchasing one. I did the same and put the mattress on the floor until I was sure that he woul...
- We are looking forward to the cute toddler bed we bought a few months ago. it was only $25 and has princesses on it. Shes gonna love it when her room is all redone. He...
How to Make the Transition to a "Big Girl" Bed
Asked by D.W. from Chicago
on August 29, 2008
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My little on is only 16 months old but is a VERY active little girl. She is not hyper just plays hard. She always has some sort of bump of bruise. NOTHING scares her a...
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- I agree that 16 mths seems a little young to transition to a bed. My son was over 3 and my daughter was 2 1/2. I would absolutely try the crib tent. I have a few frien...
- Hi D., Not sure if this will help you, but this is what I did with my girls, now 5 & 8. My oldest stayed in her crib very well, and really loved it. I wanted to mov...
- Wow, 16 months seems awfully early to put a child in a big bed. Most pediatricians recommend holding off until they're 3 if possible. Honestly, I've never even heard...
Is He Ready for a "Big Boy" Bed??
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on April 30, 2009
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My son is about two and a half and is still in his crib. He does just fine with it. He has only tried to climb out once - maybe twice. My mom just bought him a "cars" ...
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- I would say that he is probably almost ready for sure. My son was about that age when we transferred him. The hardest part at first, for him, will be to realize that h...
- Hi S., We put our son in his 'transition from crib to toddler bed' when he was around two. He did the crawling out thing, so we didn't have a choice. When we...
- haha...I have the same issue...my son just turned 2 and he's only climbed out of his crib twice and that was about a week ago. He hasn't done it since and was wonderi...
Toddler Bed vs Twin Bed...
Asked by S.B. from Jacksonville
on July 13, 2008
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My son is turning 2 and we want him to start sleeping in a big boy bed but we can't decide if a toddler bed or a twin would be better. Any advice?
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- If you have a crib that converts or if you think he would be more prone than normal to fall out of a bed then maybe opt for the toddler bed. I just put my 2 year old d...
- If your son is already tall for his age you might want to consider a twin bed. If he seems to move around alot at night you might want to start with a toddler bed. T...
- I suggest a toddler bed, because its easier during potty training because the crib mattress and waterproof pads still fit. You can layer the crib sheets and waterproo...
When to Put Child into 'Big Girl Bed'
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on September 8, 2009
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My daughter is 16 months old and we have number 2 on the way. They will be 20 months apart...when did you put your child into a big bed? What was your experience lik...
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- My 2 older girls both transitioned to a toddler bed at about 18 months. They would get out of bed but put a door knob thingy on the inside of the room so they couldn'...
- K., Hello :) Well, my recommendation, based upon what what worked for us, would be to keep her in her crib until she starts climbing out or until you're ready for po...
- My oldest boys are 18 months apart, and we bought a second crib before #2 was born. Well worth it, especially b/c our oldest slept well in his crib and didn't climb o...
Time to Switch to a Big Boy Bed - Need a Little Advice
Asked by L.W. from Raleigh
on June 30, 2010
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Hi moms! My son is 2 1/2, and although I'm not ready, I think it's time for a big boy bed! :) I think he'll do fine as he slept in the big bed with me at the beach a f...
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- The best Idea I ever saw, a friend of mine had a kid who would play around when it was time to sleep, but if she left the door open he would wander around the house. ...
- use a gate its really not that bad. as for the bedding who cares what it looks like? do you have people over often just to look at his room? let him pick out some new ...
- We just transitioned our 2 1/2 yr son into a new room and a new bed since we have a baby on the way. We made sure to talk it up and get him really excited. It helped...
Transitioning from Crib to Big Girl Bed
Asked by K.G. from Salt Lake City
on July 24, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am needing advice on how to transition my 2 year old daughter out of her crib and into another room with a full size bed. We are expecting a new baby so...
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- I am a child sleep consultant (Compassionate Sleep Solutions) and I had to respond to this. Save yourself the struggle. Keep her in the crib. Unless she is showing maj...
- My son was moved to a toddler bed when he was 13 months old, not because he was climbing out or anything, but because we are expecting #2 as well and wanted him out of...
- Hello K. - We just went through the same thing when my son was born less than a year ago and my daughter was 2. It worked out much easier for us than we had expecte...
