Helpful information to know when and if your little one is ready to make the transition from crib to toddler bed

Knowing when it's time for your baby to make the transition from crib to toddler bed for most parents can be challenging.

The normal timeframe for your little one to move from crib to toddler bed is usually between the ages of 18 months to 3 years. Although most experts think the closer to three years of age is best, the reasoning behind this is they feel the older the child, the easier it will be for your child to adapt to their new sleeping arrangement.

First you need to identify if your baby is truly ready or if it's you the parents that are wanting this.

Knowing when is only half the battle

Some of the most common reasons that parents want to move their little one to a toddler bed is for their childs safety or the arrival of new baby coming, if this is the case then you may want to make the move a couple of weeks prior to or a couple of weeks after their brother or sister arrives.

If he or she asks to move to a big kid bed or is crawling or falling out of the crib, then most likely it's time. You can also tell if your child is ready to transition from crib to toddler bed if when traveling or visiting family, they sleep in a big bed without problems.

Try to keep things familiar when you're making the transition from crib to toddler bed, keep their blankets, stuff animals, bedding (most toddler beds use a crib mattress, so you can use their crib bedding) and maybe even place the toddler bed where the crib was. I think this is when a convertible baby crib comes in real handy. Make sure their surroundings are safe, because most likely they will be getting in and out of bed during the night. Make the occasion special, let them know how proud you are and praise them for it, because it truly is a milestone in their life!

About the Author:

Terri O. is a mother of three daughters, a successful author and publisher of http://www.baby-crib-shopping.com. An informative resource when shopping for baby cribs, bassinets, cradles and crib bedding!