Q: When should we move our 25-month-old from her crib to her
toddler bed? We’re moving in May and in the midst of potty training.
A: She’s old enough
now to make the transition, and it’s one that you should do well before your
move. This will give her plenty of time to adjust to the new bed before she has
to figure out her place in your new home.
One morning,
dismantle her crib and put together her toddler bed. Let her help you make it
and put all her favorite stuff animals and blankets on the bed. Be prepared for
her not to stay in her bed, especially with the novelty that she can easily get
in and out of it.
A good rule of thumb
to follow is to let her play in her room in the dark as long as she’s not being
loud and not coming out of the room. She’ll eventually learn to stay in her bed
and fall asleep, while you’ll still have your evenings to spend with your
husband.
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