Others buy a toddler bed and many parents use convertible cribs that are ideal for a range of reasons.
How to transition from crib to floor 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.
Tips to transition from a crib to a bed.
Others spring for a toddler bed which is generally low to.
You see even if your plan is for him to quietly sleep in the lower bunk his temptation to climb to the top usually gets the best of him.
Transitioning from a crib to a big kid bed is a big milestone in any child s life.
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.
As with all things parenting please do what is best for your family.
Check joints screws or other hardware regularly to ensure they re not loose.
Choose the best toddler 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.
All of these are my own thoughts ideas and opinions on transitioning from crib to bed.
A bed mattress futon or old faithful the crib mattress placed directly onto the floor is both practical and comfortable.
Avoid having bunk beds in the home until your child is 6 years of age.
Some parents simply place their crib mattress on the floor as part of the transition.
This is what worked.
Here are 10 things you can do to make this transition a smooth and safe one.
Put a soft rug sleeping bag or pillows on the floor around the bed to cushion falls.