My son is 2 (2 1/2 on Sept 1) and we are getting ready to move him into a big boy bed. Ever since we went on vacation and he slept in a bunkbed he has not wanted to sleep in his crib, so I'm comfortable its time. However, I'm worried that he won't stay in the bed...any suggestions?
Everyone thanks for your advice. We moved Brendan into the bed on Friday night and I'm happy to say have had no problems! He loves it. We bought a Sesame Street rail (Elmo pretty much rules our house) and little racer sheets and quilt from Pottery Barn (more for Mom than Brendan)and a new truck night light. He stays in the bed all night and comes running to me in the morning ("mama get up right now").
Put up a guardrail and let him take one thing to bed with him (blankie, favorite toy etc) I he gets out of bed you take his chosen item away (of course, this is explained to him before hand) We did this with my son and it works like a charm. Of course, if he is sick or something that rule doesn't apply.
Good luck.
When our daughter switched to a big girl bed, we just made sure we used side rails (I am sure you will too) and we put up a baby gate in her doorway, so if she did get up, she could not get out of her room and wander the house.
Hope that helps!
Hi N.! I didn't do this with my first 2 kiddos, and I think it really would have helped. With the first 2, I didn't have stairs to worry about, and the house was childproofed....We could hear the 'swish-swish' of their diapers as they came running to our room. I would think that he would most likely come running to you first! But I liked this better--when our 3rd baby went to a 'big bed' we bought her a Fisher-Price tape player. Every night it was a 'big deal' to pick out the tape for the night. I had stories, and music, Christian songs, etc. If there was a bit of a fuss, then we would simply say that there would be no tape that night if she didn't behave, or argued about going to bed! I can honestly say that we NEVER had a problem getting her to go to bed, OR with her getting back up. Occasionally, she did pop her head out of her bedroom door to let us know the tape was over, but after we showed her, (and let her know it was ok), how to turn the tape over she was always asleep by the end of side 2! I wish I would have started that with the first one, because I rocked the first 2 and sometimes would have to go back to the rocking chair when they awoke as I was putting them in bed. (and, yeah, I'd probably do it again!!! I just love those babies!!) Anywho, I hope this helps!
Hey, since you mentioned it before, could you let me know the type of lawyer, or perhaps you would know if the city could provide the answer....with the problem of a neighbor's tree encroaching our property that is huge, and filled with carpenter ants?! It appears that we will have to take care of getting it cut down, and also find a pest control service for the carpenter ants we now see in our home. This is disgusting and I would like to get it taken care of ASAP, but not be nasty about it. They claim they can't afford to do anything, and we've had several estimates finding that it will run us at least $3,000. Since you mentioned attorney, hopefully, you can steer me in the right direction. Thanks for your time! K.
We just transitioned our son last week. He is 2 and 1/2. We bought big boy sheets with him, washed them and made the bed together. He had a hard time the first 3 nights. We sat with him until he went to sleep the first few nights and talked with him while he laid in bed. He now is doing great! We are so glad he did it. He never gets out of bed until we tell him. It is great.
J. Manwell
The crib set I had for my son turned into a youth bed for children. As long as the bed had one side next to the wall, I never worried about him falling off & he never did! I purchased those extra long pillows & for a short time, put them on the open ended side. He loved it.
Now he's 13 and can no longer fit on the same bed, so I have the entire set for sale-best offer. It's the youth bed (no mattress though)w/2 deep drawers under it, a 3-drawer storage set(once attached to the crib), and a desk with a detachable unit to display toys, books, awards, etc. All white with black trim. Hate to get rid of it, but need to. I'm from Warren!
