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How was your experience with trundle bed?
We've used a trundle, and it's much like side by side twin beds or two sharing a bed, when it comes to going to sleep at night. The children need to be ...
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- I live in an old house, so we also deal with the lower ceiling issue. I have a trundle bed I bought when I was single to have as a guest bed. When my first baby was ...
- Hi J., When I was in college my roommate opted for a day bed rather than the traditional 'lofted' bed. It had a trundle bed underneath that was not attached, you c...
- J., I'm not sure how it would work for two boys, but my brother used a trundle from my bed when he moved out of a crib. It worked really well for us (although if I ...
Potty Training and Going from Crib to Toddler Bed
We have just moved our daughter from a crib to a toddler bed and she is not wanting to sleep in her toddler bed at all She crys and fights sleep as a matter ...
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- I would first focus on getting her bedtime routine down. I would maybe pit a movie in before its time for bed and set the expectation that its bed time after the movie...
- C., Hello. I realize I'm really late in responding. But, still wanted too. I would agree that you should pick one major thing at at time, either the potty training...
- ok the crib thing is try to give her a bath and rub her down with lotion and then give her a book to read at night before she goes to sleep. the thing is that even tho...
When to Give Toddler a Blanket
I had quilts and blankets in my children's beds from the day they came home from the hospital! If you are concerned about weight then get those fleece ...
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- They are certainly old enough for a blanket. Don't expect them to keep it on at night, but they can have one. I started putting blankets on both of my kids at about ...
- You've received great advice so far, so I won't repeat what you've already read. The only thing I would add is that when my daughter was about 2, we put a pillow in th...
- They are fine now. They say you can as soon as the babies can lift the blankets. My daughter is 13 months and we use one at night when its cold. Sometimes its hard bec...
Two Year Old Will Not Sleep in Her Bed Anymore, Ends up in My Bed by the A.M.
I had that problem with all three of my children so my husband and I took turns getting up in the middle of the night to put them back in their bed. ...
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- Has she mentioned if she is dreaming? Sometimes young children don't know what to make of dreams (good or bad) and it can make them a bit insecure. If there is some...
- My husband and I had the same problem with our daughter...we put a child safety door knob cover on the inside of her door so that she could not get up in the middle of...
- I've not been in your situation but several of my friends have and they say that special treats like stickers, little toys and especially some alone time with mommy al...
Bunk Beds???? Good or Bad Idea?
Aug 13, 2009 ... My older one missed his toddler bed for a little bit, but he was also outgrowing it. ... Two Children. Two Beds. One Room. ...
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- Hi K.: I didn't read all of your prior advice, so sorry if you already received this suggestion. I would suggest buying a bunk set that separates into two twins. The...
- I started my kids (a girl about 4.5 and a boy age 3) in a bunk bed several months ago. I was a little concerned with how they would do, but for us it was a matter of h...
- I have put my kids in bunk beds before they were six years old, but there were a few things that I felt made it a little safer. 1) A good-sized guardrail around the en...
How Long Should/can a Child Stay in a Toddler Bed?
Read all 8 responses: "I am wondering how long a toddler can comfortably sleep in a toddler bed? My little one is just turning three and I would love to get ...
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- my oldest stayed in his until he was 4. My 2nd and 3rd stayed in theirs until they were wlmost 5. They are made to be 5 year beds, but I'm pretty sure babies are big...
- It really depends on the child, my son slept in his toddler bed for about 6 months before we moved him into a twin bed simply because he didnt like his toddler bed and...
- M., I believe the toddler bed is really about a bed being functional for your child. Some people skip the toddler bed and have a twin bed on the floor or a low bed....
Why a Todder Bed? Why Not Just Transition to a Twin Bed?
My children went from the crib to twin beds and did just fine. I wouldn't go through the expense of buying a toddler bed especially if it's the same size as ...
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- Hi B., My Daughter didn't start sleeping in her toddler bed till she was about 27mos. She didn't want to sleep in anything but her crib. We put the rails down for a...
- I would keep her in the crib as long as possible - my oldest quit taking naps when he got in this big boy bed - so anyway with our second boy we have a crib tent on th...
- we never did toddler beds. we went straight to a twin as well, but a little earlier than you. my son was 14 months and my daughter 16 months. we used a twin so that...
Looking for a Bunk Bed for My Son Any Ideas Where I Can Find a Good Deal
Also, as they get older, when they have friends over they can put the bed up to a couch and hang out in their room. It has really grown with my children and ...
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- Try craigslist.com - I got a brand new still in the box daybed, and pop up trundle for $150 this past weekend. Had to drive 30min away but had I purchased it from a s...
- I've heard good reviews on the bunk beds from Ikea as well - it takes a little while to put them together but they're very sturdy. Another good place to look is Overs...
- I second Craigslist. I got a great wooden, very sturdy one for my two boys for $100! Probably saved at least $900! Happy Hunting!
Seeking Advice on Trundle Beds
I also wanted a trundle bed for the same reason. Got the actual bed - light wood sleigh bed - so pretty in Sukon's - a children's store in Queens (not ...
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- Check out Ikea - they have great beds. Bonus: no boxspring to buy as they are platform style beds.
- I would try ashley furniture. I have one for my daughter for the life of me I can't remember were I ordered it from. I will check when I go home to see if I have anyth...
- I was just looking at trundle beds last night for the same reason. I like Gothic Cabinet Craft's designs and I think their work is solid. Buying it unfinished is a l...
Bunk Bed or Loft
We ordered bunk beds with a trundle so hopefully all 3 girls can share a room when .... Full or Twin Size Bed for Toddler ... Two Children Two Beds One Room ...
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- My friend got a bed for her son that has a slide on it. It is not as tall as a real bunkbed - probably 4ft off the ground - and has a tent area underneath it. It onl...
- We got my son a great bed at IKEA called the "Kura Reversible Bed" - it's like a small loft bed and you can put a twin mattress on the floor to use it like a bunk bed....
- Either or would be fine. With the loft bed you could have your almost 2 yr old in a toddler bed if you wanted and then switch later. There is a furnature place here ...
