| Many parents wonder when is the right time to | | | | before making the move. This allows your |
| move their toddler out of her crib and into a | | | | toddler to get used to the sight of the new |
| toddler bed. Like most things relating to | | | | bed, and even try it out on her own a few |
| small children, there is no specific age when | | | | times. As the bed becomes a familiar object, |
| this should happen. Every child is different | | | | it becomes less scary. |
| and every parent faces unique situations in | | | | |
| their homes. There are some signs that it is | | | | Another way to ease your child into her new |
| time to make the move, however. | | | | bed is to let her keep her crib bedding. This |
| | | | brings something familiar into the new |
| When a child stops rolling all around her | | | | situation. This is an easy thing to do, since |
| crib, chances are she is ready for a bigger | | | | many toddler beds use crib-sized mattresses. |
| bed. Another sign that indicates that your | | | | Just continue using the same sheet and |
| toddler is ready for a bed is when she starts | | | | blanket until your child feels comfortable. |
| climbing out of her crib. This can be very | | | | |
| dangerous and you will find it much safer to | | | | One thing you should avoid is making the |
| put the little monkey into her own bed. Also, | | | | transition too quickly or during a time when |
| once the child is around three feet tall, the | | | | you are facing a lot of stress. If, for |
| time is usually right for a toddler bed. | | | | example, you are expecting a new baby, take |
| | | | the time to make the transition well before |
| Many parents are surprised when they find | | | | the baby arrives. This will keep your toddler |
| that their little one is afraid or anxious | | | | from feeling as if her new sibling has |
| about the transition. These parents assume | | | | displaced her from her crib. A move would be |
| that their child will be as excited about the | | | | another stressful time when you would not |
| milestone as they are and are disappointed at | | | | want to make the transition from a crib to a |
| the fits and tantrums that ensue when the new | | | | toddler bed. |
| bed is assembled. | | | | |
| | | | Finally, keep the child's bedtime routine in |
| Parents in this situation need to stop and | | | | place when you introduce the new bed. This |
| think about how many hours of their child's | | | | helps your child to feel secure even with the |
| life have been spent in the safety of the | | | | change. She will know that mommy and daddy |
| crib. Most children spend the majority of | | | | are still there to care for her, even if the |
| their first year sleeping in their cribs. The | | | | security of her crib is gone. Give her any |
| child feels safe in her crib and thus moving | | | | extra attention that she seems to need during |
| to a new bed is scary. | | | | this time, and keep in mind that the stress |
| | | | she experiences is completely normal. With |
| One way to ease the transition is to set up | | | | time, you can successfully transition her |
| the bed in the child's room for a few days | | | | into a toddler bed! |