Moving from a crib to a bed is a huge transition for little ones that can result in night wandering new fears and new insecurities.
Crib to bed transition.
If you re trying to transition to a bed maybe potty training isn t a great thing to start at the same time.
If your toddler s life is already chock full of change new baby brother or sister new school weaning potty training wait before introducing the big kid bed.
The leap from a crib to a toddler bed is a big step and not just for your toddler.
To ease the transition put your toddler s new bed in the same place his crib used to be.
Keeping the bed in the same spot as the crib leaving the rest of the room the same and always ensuring the presence of stuffed animals will help ease your toddler into the transition.
But the longer a baby stays in his crib walsh adds the more emotionally attached he may become and the harder it may be to transition to a toddler bed.
Your child may find it soothing to continue to sleep with his old crib blanket even if it s too small.
Take it a step at a time.
Here are 10 things you can do to make this transition a smooth and safe one.
To make the transition as smooth as possible it s best to avoid making the switch during other major transitions potty training starting preschool moving or the arrival of a new baby.