Transitioning to a Big Bed
Transitioning to a big bed is SO EXCITING!
But make sure this transition does NOT happen before age 3!!!
Children under the age of 3 aren't totally aware of right/wrong. They don't understand why they can't come out of their bed and play, come out of their room, and just stay up a whole lot later than normal!
Here are a few tips to make the transition exciting for your toddler:
Let them pick out their new bedding
Have them choose some of their favourite stuffed animals to come into bed with them
Make it a familiar space - maybe they want to keep their sleep sack on instead of a blanket for the first 1-2 weeks.
Most importantly - if you've transitioned to a big bed a little too soon, you can always move back into a crib and try again later!
Toddler Clock - The Hatch Baby Rest
Toddler Clocks are something I recommend for EVERY family who has a toddler. They are a great way to help your toddler understand the difference between day/night.
Here an amazon link to purchase the Hatch Baby Rest
If you've tried another brand and LOVE it, leave it in the comments below! I'm always on the hunt for new products to test out 😊
3 Tips to Prevent Crib Climbing
Crib Climbing is one of those things that we DREAD.
I have 3 ways that we can help prevent crib-climbing - since we want your baby in their crib until they're 3!
Get your child back into a sleep sack. You'll want to make sure that their feet are contained, but not so much that their legs can't straighten when they're in the sack.
Turn the crib backwards. Generally the back wall of the crib is much higher than that front wall, so I want you to turn the crib backwards so that they can't climb out the front of the crib.
Drop the crib down to the floor - not just on the lowest platform.
If you have tried ALL of these things and nothing is working, then send me an email at: bailey@midnightmamasleepconsulting.com and I will help you troubleshoot.