Transition to toddler bed tips?
Well, after a couple of days of walking in Joshua's room to get him up in the morning or after nap time, I have found him hanging halfway out/over the crib rail. I figure it's only a matter of days before I hear a "Thud!" and he's gone over board.
Our crib (by Simmons) has a toddler bed conversion option, where one long side removes, and it becomes a 3 sided toddler bed. I plan on getting some new sheets to go on it to look more like a big-boy room (Winnie-the-Pooh is coming down :(). I also have a safe bed side rail that is half as long as the mattress, so he won't fall out, but he can also get out (rather than climb over a rail and get hurt).
But, how do I make the switch to an open sided bed? I know that as soon as I put him in bed and walk away he'll just get right back out. I'm going to put a decently high baby gate in the doorway so he can't leave his room. But will he most likely be standing in his door way crying at night/naptime? Will he be playing with toys instead of going to sleep, and then fall asleep in a heap on the floor? What should I anticipate happening, and how do I deal with this big change?
Thanks for your advice!
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