Advice History

What is a good way to transition my kid from a crib to a big-kid bed?

 

2- and 3-year-olds can and do understand much of what's going on around them. When you are preparing to make a big adjustment from a crib to a "big-kid bed," ongoing dialogue about it will help them prepare for the change. Also let them have some decision power regarding their new bed. Take them to a bedding store to pick out a new bedding set or give them some options and let them choose what they like best. At bedtime, you can let them know you will read three bedtime stories but they can pick them out. This will give them some ownership of their new bed and help ease them into the change without creating anxiety over the new sleeping situation.  Remember that with a new bed come new excuses for them to not want to go to bed. Now they can easily get out of bed and wander to yours so be firm with them about staying in bed. Try to keep the nighttime routine consistent while they adjust to the new sleeping arrangement.

 

What do I do if my child keeps getting out of bed?

The whole family just got back from a long vacation.  We didn't bring a play pen for our 2yrs old so he had to sleep with us on the same bed.  When we got back from our vacation, my son was very fussy and did not want to sleep on his crib anymore.  Me and my husband thought, that he is ready for a big boy bed.  So we took out the crib and prepared his bed.  My son does not want to stay in his bed and would want to sleep with us. I have tried everything, walk him back to his bed but its not working.  Pls HELP!!!