When is a good time to transition to a toddler bed? My son is 16 months old, doesn't try to climb out of his crib but does get his limbs caught in the ails. He is also already 32 inches tall.
MY daughter is 3 1/2 and in a big bed now. I started her in a toddler bed at 18 mo with bed rails. It worked out real well. Also now she sleeps in a bunk bed with her older sis on the bottom , she loves it. It all depends on the child too
Sorry for teh late response. Keep him in his crib until he starts to climb out. For your own sanity. My son just transitioned to his big boy bed and he is 2 1/2. He started getting out every day so we had to move him for his own safety. He is very tall at 39 in. so your son still has lots of time to spend in the crib. If you have to use the crib soon for a new arrival then maybe you will have to start the transition but otherwise enjoy the fact that he can't get out and come into your room every 10 minutes after going to bed!!! Good luck.
At this curious age, I found it best to leave them in the crib until they climb out.. it keeps them safer as they can not get up / get out before you do!I was over eager with 1st one... learned by the second!! As far as the crib rails, my youngest has extra thick legs, and do once in awhile stick in the rails, but when he is loose, he gets stuck in way more dangerous things if I have to turn my back...
I transitioned my older daughter when she was about 20 months old (4 months before new baby arrived).
It was SO much easier than I expected. A lot of my friends have had similar experiences. My daughter almost never got out of her bed and LOVED it. When she did get out, I quickly redirected her and she learned that she had to stay in it. She would never even leave the room, just call for me or cry if she needed something.
Of course, I've also heard of other kids who climb out all the time. If you think your son is ready, I'd say go for it. You can set both up and offer a choice to him. If it doesn't work out, you can try again in a few months.
Good luck!
Every child is different. He is old enough to try the toddler bed now if you want. I put my daughter right into a big double bed when I took her from the crib.
16 months is a little young but all children are different.
What concerns me is that he is getting his limbs caught in the crib rails? If this is the case the crib must not meet the safety standards? If this is the case then get in touch with the manufacueres and get a refund. Don't keep him in it.
One thing you might try is getting him a bed and try it. If this works out then you can get rid of that crib for good!
Hope this helps.
I must though insist you not put him in a crib that his limbs are getting caught in. This is not a safe situation. There are new strict regualtions for cribs these days so make sure you have a safe one.
Raised two sons and two grandsons so I have been there.
God Bless You and Good luck,
D.
From the minute my children could walk I had them in a toddler bed. I was afraid for them to try and climb out and fall on the tile floor. My oldest was an older walker - 16 months - and my youngest was much younger - 9 months, but we waited until 11 months before the transition. We never had any problems.
Every child and every parent is different. What is good for you, is not always good for the person next door. Trust yourself and do what makes you feel the most comfortable. Don't be affraid to purchase a toddler bed and put the crib mattress in it, and in a few days if it is not working out, move him back into the crib.
My daughter's almost 2 and still in the crib because the very first time she even looked like she was thinking about hoisting her little leg up there to climb out, we made a big deal about it (acting so horrified! lol) and she hasn't tried it again.
There are breatheable mesh bumpers you can put on the crib that are not a breathing hazard and can not be used to climb on but still keep the kids' legs from getting caught. It's a fairly common occurrence, even with cribs that meet all safety requirements. The quick test is to try to put a soda can between the rails. If it doesn't fit, the crib is deemed safe. My daughter has thin lower legs and they can easily go between the rails.
When we do try a toddler/big girl bed, I think we'll have to get a gate for her room because what else will keep her in there when she doesn't want to go to bed? That's the reason I'm putting it off as long as possible. I figure if she's not climbing out, why rush it? But that's what's working for us. As others have said, you just have to do what works for you and your family. Good Luck!
