Toddlers

In this article Dr. Patricia Dickenson provides a step by step guide to help you successfully transition your toddler from a crib to a bed.

It's no wonder toddlers are such curious human beings. For the better part of a year, they are confined to a seat or crib and can only watch the world around them. But once they are adept at...

The toddler years can be frustrating for parents for many reasons, one being battles over bedtime issues. Most babies move from a crib to a toddler bed between the ages of one-and-a-half and...

A toddler bed is basically a smaller version of a twin bed that uses a crib mattress and has short guardrails on either side. Since toddler beds are only used for a few years, many parents find...

Sleeping should feel great for your toddler. Unfortunately, it is usually a struggle getting your little one to bed. Putting a toddler to bed can be a nightmare for a parent. Make bed time...

Eventually, your child will have to move to his "big boy" bed. Some parents decide that it's time to move from the crib to the bed for safety reasons because he's trying to climb out of the crib...

The time when a toddler transitions from a crib to a toddler bed varies. However, William Sears, MD, provides a general guideline of between the ages of 2 and 3. The main reason a toddler needs to...

As your child gets older, he or she will go through a myriad of milestones--those that are small and those a bit more challenging. Switching to a big kid bed from a crib is a huge change for your...

Co-sleeping can be an easy, rewarding and even beneficial experience for both parent and child. It allows the parents to get more sleep, promotes bonding and makes nighttime feedings much simpler....

There is not a specific time when a child must be moved from a crib to a toddler bed. However, according to the website Baby Center, most children make the switch sometime between ages...

Making the transition from a crib to a bed represents a developmental milestone for your child. It can be a scary time or an exciting one for her. Toddler beds provide a way to make this switch...

Transitioning your toddler from a crib to a bed is a big milestone in her development. Many cribs today are easily convertible from a crib to a toddler bed and even into a full-size bed later on....

We all ask This question when our little one is between the age of 1 and 2 years old! The questions to ask your self is: Are they trying to climb out of their crib? Are they interested more in...

The same crib that kept your child safe through the first months of life can become a safety hazard as he grows. When the time is right, sleeping in a bed is the safest option for active toddlers....

The time will come when it is necessary to move your child from the crib into something bigger. Although an adult-size bed might be fine for bigger kids, they generally sit higher than is...

Time to switch to a toddler bed? When my 2 1/2 year old started climbing out of her crib and coming out of her room every 10 seconds, and my back felt like is was going to break from picking her...

Baby furniture can be expensive, so it makes sense to purchase pieces that can grow along with the baby. Convertible cribs are popular for this reason. These convertible cribs are easy to convert...

Moving your child out of a crib is a big life change. For many children, using a toddler bed as a transition between a crib and a full-sized bed can make the change easier. A toddler bed is easy...

I know how hard it is to get your stubborn toddler off to bed. I have been there and it does take time to do it. So be ready for a few weeks of crying during the night!

When my at the time 13 mo old daughter started climbing out of her crib I fretted about what I was going to do because she's not a child who likes change. However she is a child who likes her...

Toddler beds are the perfect transition from crib to bed for your toddler; a crib was her baby bed yet she may feel overwhelmed by a twin size bed. Most cribs today convert to a toddler bed making...

When to move your toddler from the crib to a bed is an important decision. There's no certain age that a toddler needs to be transitioned from the crib, but most toddlers move to a regular bed...

The transition from the crib to a toddler be can either be a welcomed excitement or a very scary ordeal to a small child.

Babies only know that once you leave the room you are gone. They don't have the rational understanding that you are just in the next room. Once your loving presence walks out of the room, to that...

There is a point in your child's development when it is appropriate to switch from using a crib to a toddler bed. When your child is able to get out of the crib without your assistance, it is time...

Do you find yourself often losing your temper when your toddler throws a temper tantrum or is disobedient? This is quite normal! But you want to be able to keep your cool in these situations so...

The best way to get a baby to sleep in its crib is to create a regular nighttime routine, to include all of the baby's favorite toys in the crib and to not give in to the baby's crying. Teach a...

To transition a toddler from a crib to a bed, make the experience an exciting one by taking them shopping, letting them pick out a special pillow or blanket for the bed and reinforcing the...

Toddler beds are a big step in the life of toddlers. They are a transitional step from the crib or parents' bed to a twin bed. Toddler beds can be made more inviting with the right attitude and...

For some children transitioning to a big girl or big boy bed is a time of excitement. For others it is a time of stress. As a parent, your job is to help your child grow up to eventually...

Giving a time-out is a painless and effective way to teach proper behavior.

Is your toddler getting too big for a crib? Are you worried that your baby maybe old enough to climb out of the crib? Is it just time for your toddler to move to the next stage? Learn what to do...

You think your toddler has outgrown the crib and is ready for a bed. Does your toddler feel the same? While each child is different and one will easily adapt to his new sleeping arrangements while...

Transitioning your child from a crib to a bigger bed can be difficult. Toddler beds present a great middle step in this transition. Most use the mattress from your child's crib and can be...

When small children do not want to sleep in their cribs, it can make bedtime a nightmare not only for them, but also for their parents. Follow these steps to lessen your child's fear of the crib...