The ages for making this transition vary from family to family.
Transition from crib to floor bed.
Some parents simply put their child s crib mattresses on the floor to ease the transition says dr.
All of these are my own thoughts ideas and opinions on transitioning from crib to bed.
There s no right or wrong answer.
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.
As with all things parenting please do what is best for your family.
This is what worked.
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.
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.
Here are 10 things you can do to make this transition a smooth and safe one.
Avoid having bunk beds in the home until your child is 6 years of age.
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.
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.
Others spring for a toddler bed which is generally low to the ground and can accommodate.
Put a soft rug sleeping bag or pillows on the floor around the bed to cushion falls.
Some parents simply place their crib mattress on the floor as part of the transition.
Check joints screws or other hardware regularly to ensure they re not loose.
And i also share the completely unexpected consequence of switching our son to a floor bed at 15 months old.
First let s talk about when to transition your toddler from crib to bed.
Others buy a toddler bed and many parents use convertible cribs that are ideal for a range of reasons.
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.
Tips to transition from a crib to a bed.
Transitioning from a crib to a big kid bed is a big milestone in any child s life.