How to keep a toddler in her toddler bed?
Q. I am switching my daughter from her crib to her toddler bed and she cries and runs to the door. How do I get her to feel as comfortable in her new big girl bed as she was in her crib?
Asked by aromero8076 - Wed Oct 15 13:42:12 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Time. For us, the biggest issue wasn't so much the bed, but DS thinking it was ok for him to get up and leave the room anytime he wanted. We had to put a baby gate at his bedroom door for a week to get the point accross that once he went to bed, he wasn't allowed to get up and leave if he felt like it.
Answered by HooKooDooKu - Wed Oct 15 13:51:20 2008

What age do you start your child in a toddler bed?
Q. My son is 20 months and still doesn't sleep through the night. I was just wondering if maybe I put him in a toddler bed he wouldn't feel so caged when he wakes up and may go back to sleep? I would obviously make it safe to where he can roam around the house and get into things.
Asked by crazymom414 - Sun Jun 24 21:39:14 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My daughter was 2 yrs and 2 months when we switched her. And is was an easy transition for us b/c she hated her crib and wouldn't sleep in it. She has been doing much better in the toddler bed.
Answered by bigsis - Sun Jun 24 21:45:01 2007

What is a good age to introduce a toddler to a toddler bed?
Q. I have a son that is 21 months old, he is really good about going to bed at night and really good about taking naps, we have been lucky and have not had any problems. Is he ready to transfer from crib to toddler bed?
Asked by weepingwillow - Thu Nov 15 11:22:13 2007 - - 25 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think he is definitely old enough for a toddler bed. The best advice I can give you is to make sure you keep a bedtime routine. It sounds like you must have one already as he hasn't any problems going to sleep but if you haven't, this is what I do with my [just turned] 2 year old son; 7pm is bath time, then he has 2 or 3 stories read to him by me and/or his Daddy, then we say 'Night night' & 'Love you' (keep whatever you say the same e.g. Sweet dreams, Sleep time, so he knows what is about to happen) with a kiss & quick cuddle & turn the lights out, then leave the room quietly. If you haven't already got this routine, it may take a few days for your toddler to become accustomed to it & he may protest quite strongly for the first few… [cont.]
Answered by Cherry Blossom - Thu Nov 15 11:35:21 2007