When Should You Move To A Toddler Bed?
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When Should You Move To A Toddler Bed?
Are you wondering, "how should i put my toddler to bed?", this article will provide you some helpful information.
Although this is a big milestone for your toddler, this is not a decision to take lightly. Even if you have a toddler that sleeps well in his crib, you can often expect some bedtime battles and more frequent wake ups when you first move to a toddler bed. You need to have plans for baby beds.
Once your toddler is climbing out of his crib, it is usually time to move to a toddler bed though. You simply don't want to take the chance that your toddler is going to get hurt climbing out of their crib.
Even if your toddler isn't climbing our of his crib, if he is already 36 inches tall, then you should likely move him to a toddler bed anyway. Although many toddlers can climb out when they are even shorter, by the time they are 36 inches tall, they can likely climb out if they want to and it is just a matter of time before they do.
The transition from a crib to a bed may also come sooner than you would like if you have a new baby on the way who is going to need to use the crib. Try to make the switch well in advance of the new baby's arrival though, so your toddler doesn't feel like he lost his bed because of the baby.
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"how to position baby in bed?" is a common question from young mother considering sudden increase on "cot death".
a. Baby should lie on its back.
b. Avoid all toys and large bed sheets in baby's bed
c. Consult pediatrician "how to position baby in bed?" or you can search internet using following as search term "ot death how to position baby in bed picture"
Staying in a Crib
If you notice your toddler trying to climb out, you may make it a few more months in a crib if you can lower the mattress a little more. You should also remove the crib bumper pads and anything else that your toddler may be using to help climb out of the crib.
Crib Tents
Keep in mind that there is an alternative to moving to a bed if your toddler is climbing out of his crib, and that involves using a crib tent. The American Academy of Pediatrics does warn against there use though, saying that 'these products may be dangerous because, in an emergency, the attachments can be time-consuming to take off. In addition, many children feel uncomfortably confined when their movements are restricted in this way.
Convertible Cribs
Starting with a convertible crib that can turn into a toddler bed may help to make the whole transition a lot easier. Since you are just removing the front panel of the crib to make it a toddler bed or daybed, your toddler shouldn't notice much of a change.
Some helpful tips on "How should i put my toddler to bed?"
• Make sure your toddler gets plenty of physical exercise throughout the day so she is tired when she sleeps• Milk is good at bedtime as it has ingredients that help sleep
• Avoid caffeine or stimulating drinks like cola
• Playing soft music is very helpful
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