If I can't figure out how to keep her in it, I am going to try the toddler bed. That's the next question, how do I convince her to stay in her toddler bed, then???
2006-12-01 03:10:29 · 12 answers · asked by twopeas03 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have a convertible crib, should I just convert it to the toddler bed or go straight to the twin??
2006-12-01 03:47:09 · update #1
You should definately put her in a "big girl" bed. It can be really dangerous for kids to climb out of cribs. Try having calming rituals and a schedule. For example, give her a warm soothing bath about an hour before bedtime, than take her to bed and read stories, talk about the day, just remember to keep everything low key and calm. If she gets up you have to be very strict, tell her it is bedtime and return her to bed. No more stories, or talk, just bed. After a few times she will get bored and go to sleep. She will see that you mean business. Good luck!!
2006-12-01 03:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by tish s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should convert the crib first until she gets use to sleeping without the safety of a crib (the fall from the coverted toddler bed is a lot less than the fall from a twin). I honestly can't believe at 2 your child is still in a crib. Our daughter's doctor told us by 35 inches tall (American Acedemy of Pediatrics says the same) a child should no longer use a crib. Plus, she should be talking, walking and everything by now, I couldn't imagine still being in a crib. Anyways, start a new routine and after a couple weeks I think she would stay in there. Our daughter is 14 months and going into a toddler bed this month. Doctor said to gate the hallway so she could only get into our room to wake us or her own room (for safety), and don't give in. She should always go back into her bed. Good Luck
2006-12-01 04:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say if a child is climbing out of the crib, she needs to graduate to a toddler bed.
It's difficult when switching beds.. they realize they are "free" LOL.. My children always just got out of bed but I kept reinforcing it was time for bed and just took them right back. Yes, it gets old.. but it will work eventually.
Also don't have any big chats with the child.. say as little as possible. You have to be consistant for it to work.
As far as Toddler bed or twin.. that's up to you. With our first child we bought a twin mattress and just put it right on the floor for a while.
With our second child, someone gave us a toddler bed and we went with that. The crib we have also converts to a bed but I wasnt comfortable with how high off the ground it was. I like the Toddler bed.. it has short rails up near the head of the bed.
Good luck!
2006-12-01 04:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Momto2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter will be 2 in 2 weeks. I put her in her toddler bed when she started climbing out of her crib. that was about 4 months ago. I close her bedroom door at night. At first she would get up and pound on the bedroom door and throw a fit. I let her cry for awhile and then go and calm her down and tuck her back in. As much as I wanted to pull my hair out at times I continued this. Try reading to your baby until she falls to sleep. One great thing about the toddler bed is that if she wakes before I do she just plays in her room until I wake up and get that little extra sleep.
2006-12-01 03:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by cromswife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those convertible beds are not all they are marketed to be. It is very hard to find a frame to fit them. But anyway, I would have my son fall asleep watching a movie with me for the first couple nights then I'd put him in the bed. They will go back and forth with staying in the bed all night or even at all. Just remember patience is a virtue.
2006-12-01 04:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes ready for a toddler bed, you wont be able to "convince" her to stay in it. But tell her if she wants to be a big girl she needs to act like one and stay in her big girl bed. Make sure you shut her door and light off, and dont go in there when shes crying, i know thats really hard but it works and once she gets use to it it will stop and things will be a breeze! Every time she gets up make sure you walk her back to her room, tuck her in again and leave ASAP! we have four boys and did this with all of them and now, they go to bed with no problems at all. Our youngest is 4 and hes been sleeping alone without crying since he was 2. They just learn when its bed time!!! Let her have a few stuffed animals when she heads to bed. and make it a routine. Brush teeth, get your animals into bed, climb into bed, tell me goodnight shut the light and door. And leave it at that, DONT make a big deal out of it :) GOODLUCK!!!
2006-12-01 03:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We switched ours to a toddler bed. Completely baby proofed his room (left a monitor in there too). Then we put a child proof knob on the door and locked him in. A couple times he napped by the door, but soon learned his bed was more comfy.
2006-12-01 03:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah its time for a toddler bed!
Try sleeping next to her for a few nights until she gets used to it! Make it fun for her...get her favorite cartoon bed sheets. Reward her for sleeping in her new bed buy getting her a small toy!
Good luck hun
2006-12-01 03:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like its time for the bed.Every time she gets out put her lovingly and firmly straight back in it.Don't make a fuss but mean it .No messing and arguing, she will get the hang of it but you will have to be patient .Tell her what a clever big girl she is,sleeping in a big bed like mummy.She will settle soon ---all these phases come to an end she will grow up and you will want her small again
2006-12-01 03:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by Xtine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put her in a toddler bed
2006-12-01 03:50:31 · answer #10 · answered by danny20_2002us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋