Take it a step at a time.
Toddler crib to bed transition.
But the longer a baby stays in his crib walsh adds the more emotionally attached he may become and the harder it may be to transition to a toddler bed.
Toddlers at this age are routine oriented so when you re transitioning from a crib leave everything else the same.
Keeping the bed in the same spot as the crib leaving the rest of the room the same and always ensuring the presence of stuffed animals will help ease your toddler into the transition.
Your child may find it soothing to continue to sleep with his old crib blanket even if it s too small.
Let your tot practice napping in it to feel more comfortable with the new digs.
As with all things parenting please do what is best for your family.
While some toddlers are able to switch into a bed around 18.
All of these are my own thoughts ideas and opinions on transitioning from crib to bed.
When to transition to a toddler bed.
Just like with other major baby or toddler milestones the transition from a crib to a toddler bed also comes in a range of ages.
Don t change the bedtime routine.
If you re using a twin bed you may not want to make an immediate switch to grown up sheets and blankets that are tucked in.
Of course if your toddler is outgrowing the crib then switching to a toddler bed won t work since it s essentially the same size as the crib.
You don t want your child to feel like he s being displaced.
This is what worked.
If you can try to get the new bed set up before the baby arrives.
Our hands were tied and we had to transition at 18 months to get the crib cooled down for the new baby to take it.
If your toddler is giving up a crib for a new baby the switch calls for an extra dose of tlc.
To ease the transition put your toddler s new bed in the same place his crib used to be.