If you choose a single bed use bed rails to stop your child falling out.
Baby cot to bed transition.
Then at 16months went and bought a single bed he is very tall so wasn t much room in toddler bed cot.
Try putting the cot next to your bed and take the side down so it is like an extension on your bed obviously locking cot legs so it can t roll after a while u can add the rail back and move the cot away from then bed and then into their own bedroom worked for me louise sidecar your cot so that baby gets used to their own sleep surface.
There is no specific recommended age for transitioning to a toddler bed.
Timing often depends on your child s physical skills you ll want to make the transition to a bed before your intrepid tot masters the art of crib escape.
If your baby s room is big enough you can sleep.
Was as though he was still in cot.
Routine moving from a cot to a bed can be a lot to deal with for a baby so it s essential that you keep the rest of.
When to transition to a toddler bed.
Some parents do it as early as 15 months and others not until after 3 years.
Others spring for a toddler bed which is generally low to the ground and can accommodate.
Safety no matter the size of the new bed making the jump can still be a big deal for your child so you need to.
Didn t make a fuss about it.
Let them help with bedding selection if your child.
Transitioned to toddler bed cot without sides at 15 months and kept routine the exact same.
Some parents simply put their child s crib mattresses on the floor to ease the transition says dr.
Bunk in her room.
Move the baby s crib to your room.
In fact it s best to wait until your toddler is at least two to transition to a toddler bed or a twin but the closer your child is to three the better.
While some toddlers are able to switch into a bed around 18 months.
Keep the bed or mattress on the floor away from walls to reduce suffocation risk.
Remember that pillows are also a.
Whichever cot to bed option you choose some simple precautions and planning can help keep your child safe.