does anyone have kids?

Question

does anyone have kids if so. when did u first put ur child into a toddler bed? i was wondering and stuff cause i have 2 kids that are 13 months apart and want to know when to put the oldest into a toddler bed?

yesterday my son turned 16 months and last night we out up a toddler bed for him and it was his first night in a toddler bed.. cause he has been trying to climb out of his crib for about 6 months now so i was wondering and makeing sure id didnt rush him into being in a toddler bed.. he loves it except for the big bruise he has by his eye now from waking up in the middle of the night and rolling over and off the bed..hes naping in his toddler bed now...

thanks for all the great answers to thoughs who actuly answered the question

Answer 1

I have 13 children and all have graduated to a toddler bed at different times. If the older child isn't a "wonderer" it is fine to make the move, however if the child wont stay in the bed unless it has the the restriction of the "babybed" then it is safer for the child and you to keep using the babybed. If a toddler bed can be used untill age 5, then so can a babybed. I've had to do that before. I've also put a child in a toddler bed before they were a year old.

Answer 2

Nope, I'm not too fond of goats... I DO have children though. As far as putting the older into a toddler bed, the other childs' age is irrelevant. When your child is old enough to climb in/out of the crib, it's time to put him/her into a toddler bed. You could also ask your pediatrician their opinion. Remeber, EVERY child is an individual and will be ready for different steps at different ages. I have 3 children with the youngest being 6 (just turned 6 <

Answer 3

I put mine in a toddler bed when I saw her trying to climb out of her crib- she was about 13 months old. I moved her into a regular bed just last month- toddler bed was just too small for her. She is 4 yrs old. Hope it helps.

Answer 4

When your kids start climbing in the crib, then its time for a toddler bed. They can climb out of the crib and fall, so when my son started climbing (around 1 1/2yrs) I got him a toddler bed with safety rails on the sides. Good luck!

Answer 5

I have one little girl who is 3. I put her in a toddler bed around 2 years old or so. She was sick of the crib, she would scream bloody murder every time we would put her in it. I'd say if he's been trying to climb out, then he's probably ready for the toddler bed.

Answer 6

I have 4. put them all in a bed about 13 - 14 months, in a safe room. Before they learnt they could easily get out of the bed, they got used to the new bed. Worked for 3/4, nothing is ever 100%,

Answer 7

Mine went into a toddler bed the first time I caught them trying to climb out of their cribs.

Answer 8

I have 2 children, 18 months apart. To make room for the new baby, I put my oldesst in a real twin bed about 3 months before the baby was born (15 months old) (with a side rail) so she wouldn't feel like the baby just came in and took her bed.

Answer 9

i put my 26 month old son in a toddler bed when he started climbing out of the crib

Answer 10

No, I do not have kids, but I do have three younger brothers. My family never used cribs or toddler beds. The house would be full of them if we did ;D. Everyone would just pile up on the king-sized bed and sleep. Yes, it's a little bit cramped, and sometimes you wake up with a puddle next to your ear, but it feels really nice to be able to sleep under mom's armpits or curled at dad's feet.

My point is : To hell with toddler beds! Small children should never be separated from their parents anyway ^^