When should you move your child from a crib to a toddler bed? There really is no right time. It will all depend on your child.
Most parents switch their baby from a crib to a toddler bed between the ages of 1 ½ and 3 years. It is best to keep them in their crib as long as he or she fits comfortably in it.
Safe Baby Cribs
One of the reasons you may rush to buy a toddler bed is because you worry your baby will start climbing in and out of their crib, risking injury. Before you do this, please be sure that your toddler is ready to make the transition. A toddler bed provides some freedom for your child, as he/she will no longer need help getting in and out of bed. It may not be safe for your toddler to be walking around the house when everyone is still sleeping, so please be sure they are ready for this freedom, or perhaps put up a safety gate limiting access to other rooms.
If you need to move your toddler from a crib to a toddler bed because a new baby is coming, try to move your toddler six to eight weeks prior to the new baby coming home. You do not want your child to feel their crib, or room, is being taken away by the new baby. But if your toddler is not ready to make the move, don't rush them. Leave them in the crib. Your newborn can sleep in a cradle, or bassinet, until your toddler is ready to make the move.
To make the transition easier for your toddler you should try to keep the toddler bed in the same room as the crib and make the change fun. You can have a big boy/big girl moving-from-crib
-to-toddler-bed party. If there is an older sibling you can say "WOW, you are moving into Bobby's big bed."
You may want to have your toddler help you choose the bedding that you will be using as this will make them feel safe and not afraid to make the move.
Finally, if your toddler is walking around at night, crying, or cannot fall asleep, he or she may not be ready to move to a toddler bed. So please wait a few weeks and try again.
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Christmas Sales The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper, Colors May Vary Feature
- Used in adult bed between pillows
- Head and foot barriers minimize risk of entrapment
- Folds for travel and storage
- Machine-washable sheet and cover
- Colors may vary - you will receive either a blue, white and yellow print or a white close and secure sleeper
Christmas Sales The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper, Colors May Vary Overview
The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper lets you keep your child close with the reassurance that baby is snug, secure, and comfortable next to you in your bed. Sleeper is easy to transport. When your baby is ready for the crib, you can continue to use this sleeper for an easy transition.Christmas Sales The First Years Close and Secure Sleeper, Colors May Vary Specifications
The First Years deceptively simple Close & Secure Sleeper allows you to feed, soothe, monitor, and bond with baby in the comfort of your own bed. Meant to be used from birth until baby rolls over or pushes up on their own, the sleeper is anchored to your bed by a large flap that tucks under your mattress. The patented Airflow design of the hollow frame and breathable mesh fabric keep air circulating and baby cool. |
| The sleeper folds up nicely for convenient portability and compact storage. |
Reassurance and safety weren’t the only things The First Years folks thought of when creating this sleeper. Other benefits include its portability, a nightlight, and transitional use. For travel convenience, the Close & Secure folds up easily, is lightweight, and sports a carrying handle. Once baby has outgrown it, this feature means that it can also be compactly stored until needed again. A built-in nightlight allows you to quietly check on your bundle of joy during the night and provides enough illumination for feedings without waking your partner. When you are ready to transition baby to the crib, this sleeper can go with them--simply place it in the crib until baby is used to their new setting.
Two AA batteries are required for the nightlight.
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