2007-10-26 07:05:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Whenever you think she's ready. My son had a cotbed so when he was one we just removed the sides and lowered the base. He kept getting his arms and legs stuck out of the sides so we thought he'd be more comfortable.
He is 2 years 5 months now and has just upgraded to a single size cabin bed (not the high one just a midi sleeper).
I wouldn't bother spending money on a toddler bed as they outdrow them so quickly, if you think she's ready just get her a regular single bed and use a bed guard if you think she might roll out. My son only rolled out once and he learnt not to do it again!
2007-10-27 04:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had friends that moved their children into a toddler bed at 14 months, and some that keep their kids in a crib until they're four! It's really dependent on the individual child. If you think your child is ready, try it out! They're pretty small so easily stored if you figure out they're not ready yet. I would keep both the crib and the toddler bed out, and maybe even let your child choose which they'd like to sleep in. Hope that helps!
2007-10-26 09:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Amy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really no "specific" age... It's kind of like potty training. You can introduce the idea, but your daughter will only do it when she's ready. I'm going through this dilemma right now trying to figure out if my daughter is ready or not. My stepson was sleeping in a toddler bed when he was 1 1/2 yrs old. My daughter is 22 months and she won't fall asleep for me if she's not in her crib. it's a comfort thing for kids.
2007-10-26 07:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by gardener24 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the child. My first was in a bed at 2 1/2 because she just got too big for her got. My second child will probably end up in a bed at about the same age. Though, we may have trouble keeping her in there, she's a bit more of a handful than her sister was!
2007-10-26 07:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by heather c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
american academy of pediatrics says 3 however i think a kid should be moved to a toddler bed when they can climb from a crib
my daughter was 18 mos when we moved her
it's actually a lot more dangerous to climb from a crib than to fall from a toddler bed
2007-10-26 07:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by squeaker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no set age she "should" be.
You will know when she is ready - our daughter was put into a normal childs' bed as soon as she started getting out of her cot and sleeping on the floor - she was around 18-20 months.
She has now just got another new bed.
So it is individual to the child.
2007-10-27 09:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Stacey-Marie J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when toddlers start climbing out of their cribs it becomes a safety issue, they need to be put into a toddler bed at that time
2007-10-26 07:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by Sugar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you feel toddler is ready to come out of cot my child came out of cot at 2 now she is three and in a proper single bed with a removeable side which you can buy in argos for £20.00(the side). if your child is a good size i would put them in a single bed rather than toddler bed as it can work out very expensive
2007-10-27 19:20:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ever you feel she is ready for it,my son was about 14 months when he got him in a toddler bed.
2007-10-26 07:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by Victory 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i moved my kids into a junior bed when they were all about 15 months but that's my personal choice i think its easier earlier but if this is to young for you i would say nearly 2 my daughter is 16 months and i want to move her into a bed but her dad says no cause she a little girl Evan though she weighs over 2 stone lol but all my boys went into beds around 14-16 months and good luck u might need it
2007-10-26 22:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by browneyesxx25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋