How To Make The Transition To A Toddler Bed
Once you have decided that it is time to move your
child to a toddler bed how you go about doing it is very important. This
is a big change for a child and can be very stressful. Here are some
ideas and tips that will hopefully help you to make it as painless as
possible for your toddler.
If at all possible allow your child to be involved in the decision to
move into the new bed and to help pick it out. If you already have the
bed and purchasing a new one is not an option then consider letting your
child pick out new sheets and covers for it. This will make it more
their bed in their mind and make the change more positive for them.
Once you have the toddler bed set it up in the child's room for several
weeks before you actually move them into it. This will give them an
opportunity to get used to it so it will not seem so new. If you need to
you can even start having the child get into the toddler bed each night
as part of the bed time routine and lay in it for a little while. Maybe
while you read them a story, and then move into their crib when to
actually sleep. Move everything possible from the crib into the toddler
bed to reduce the actual amount of change. You can try having them take
their day time naps in the bed but still sleep in their crib at night.
When you are actually ready to start using the toddler bed full time you
should take down the crib and move the toddler bed into the same
location in the room to ease the transition.
Patience is the order of the day especially if your child is reluctant
to give up their crib. Some children take to their new big boy or big
girl bed without any qualms but for many it is a very trying change. Try
to avoid doing it at the same time there are any other changes happening
in your toddlers life. If they are just starting potty training,
changing day cares or the addition of a new family member.
No matter what you do your child may just not be ready for this change
in which case you just need to be patient and wait a few months and try
it again.
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