Toddler Beds Buying Guide
Is your little
baby not so little any more? If your child has grown over 92 centimetres tall or has been escaping the
crib lately, chances are it may be time to buy a toddler bed. These handy pieces of furniture help bridge the gap between cribs and regular
beds, using a standard crib mattress on a
box spring.
* Toddler beds use
crib mattresses, so you can recycle the one from your existing crib.
* Toddler beds are more secure than a regular style bed, as they often have security rails to protect your child from falling.
* Toddler beds will allow you child to move in and out of bed freely, regular size beds require assistance for some time.
* Toddler beds are great if your child's room or nursery is a smaller space, since they take up less room than traditional models.
How to Do It
You can do things to help make the transition easier.
* Let your child be as involved as possible in picking out the new bed. This helps to ensure that he or she will be truly excited about going to sleep in his or her new space.
* If night-time sleeping in the toddler bed is a problem, trying easing your child into it by using it for naps during the day.
* Take as many accessories and toys from the crib as you can, and place them into the new toddler bed so it becomes a familiar space.
* You can also move the new bed into the position the crib was in as a way of making the experience more familiar.
* You can place the toddler bed in the room a few months before you start using it, just so you child can satisfy his or her curiosities about it.
* Avoid moving your tot into the toddler bed during an otherwise stressful timetraining'>potty training, etc.
Some Styles
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NL: Kinderbedje Shopgids
