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.
Transition from crib to floor bed.
Tips to transition from a crib to a bed.
The ages for making this transition vary from family to family.
It can be a time of real excitement and a sense of growing up or it can be a scary and hard change for some kids.
Put a soft rug sleeping bag or pillows on the floor around the bed to cushion falls.
And i also share the completely unexpected consequence of switching our son to a floor bed at 15 months old.
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.
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.
Others spring for a toddler bed which is generally low to the ground and can accommodate.
All of these are my own thoughts ideas and opinions on transitioning from crib to bed.
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.
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.
Some parents simply place their crib mattress on the floor as part of the transition.
A bed mattress futon or old faithful the crib mattress placed directly onto the floor is both practical and comfortable.
There s no right or wrong answer.
Avoid having bunk beds in the home until your child is 6 years of age.
Transitioning from a crib to a big kid bed is a big milestone in any child s life.
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.
This is what worked.
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.
Some parents simply put their child s crib mattresses on the floor to ease the transition says dr.
Here are 10 things you can do to make this transition a smooth and safe one.