Transitioning from a crib to a big kid bed is a big milestone in any child s life.
Transition from crib to floor bed.
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Avoid having bunk beds in the home until your child is 6 years of age.
There s no right or wrong answer.
Some parents simply put their child s crib mattresses on the floor to ease the transition says dr.
A bed mattress futon or old faithful the crib mattress placed directly onto the floor is both practical and comfortable.
And i also share the completely unexpected consequence of switching our son to a floor bed at 15 months old.
Put a soft rug sleeping bag or pillows on the floor around the bed to cushion falls.
We ended up switching from a crib to a floor bed this past month our little guy is 15 almost 16 months old in this post i also offer some insights for transitioning a child from a crib to a floor bed.
And as a parent it may feel overwhelming trying to determine when is the right time to move your baby into a big kid bed.
The ages for making this transition vary from family to family.
As with all things parenting please do what is best for your family.
All of these are my own thoughts ideas and opinions on transitioning from crib to bed.
With over 10 years of experience working with families i recommend you try to wait until between 3 and 4 years old to transition from crib to bed.
In fact it s best to wait until your toddler is at least two to transition to a toddler bed or a twin but the closer your child is to three the better.
Our hands were tied and we had to transition at 18 months to get the crib cooled down for the new baby to take it.
Tips to transition from a crib to a bed.
Some parents simply place their crib mattress on the floor as part of the transition.
Others spring for a toddler bed which is generally low to the ground and can accommodate.
This is what worked.
If a child is comfortable in a crib there s no reason to move to a bed just because your child turns two or even three doesn t mean it s time to make the switch.
Here are 10 things you can do to make this transition a smooth and safe one.
Others buy a toddler bed and many parents use convertible cribs that are ideal for a range of reasons.