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Post by nicannthomas on May 9, 2014 10:44:14 GMT
My son is 2.5yrs and we still have him in his cotbed with the bars. He's never shown any inclination to climb out and he is generally a good sleeper. He is, however, a fidget in bed and we often find him with the duvet off and round the other way. I'm reluctant to move him into a bed if everything is fine and worry his fidgeting will lead him to end up falling out, but it feels like he's getting a bit too old to be in a cot. What did everyone else do? How did it go once they were in a bed? Any help and advice would be great!
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Post by blob on May 9, 2014 21:07:03 GMT
i would say don't worry about it - i was keen to move forward & then regretted it - at least in in the cot they stay where you want them ;-) My daughter slept much better in her cot than her toddler bed - think partly because she knew she was 'safe' in there
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Post by blob on May 9, 2014 21:09:18 GMT
p.s. another top tip - mine fidgets too - buy a singlebed size duvet & use it on a toddler bed - turn it the other way round so you can tuck it around the mattress - then it doesn't come off - wish I'd thought of this as had lots of sleep disturbance due to covers being pushed off
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Post by nicannthomas on May 12, 2014 19:13:04 GMT
Thanks that's great. I've been tucking the duvet in horizontally and it does seem to be helping. We don't get the early morning wake up because his back is cold anymore!
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Post by nicannthomas on May 12, 2014 19:14:47 GMT
Think I'll hold off until he's ready with the moving out the cot. I don't want to regret it especially when generally he sleeps well. Will keep you posted!
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Post by ollie79 on Jul 16, 2014 20:09:12 GMT
When we first got ours their own toddler beds (daughter was 2.5 son was 3.5) put them up and looked at them (after taking the cots to bits) I thought, there is no way they are going to stay in those when we put them to bed....,,,. And they didn't, so I would say if your son is happy don't rush.
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Post by alexas on Jul 19, 2017 9:08:59 GMT
As i know, most toddlers make the transition from cot to bed between about 18 months and three years. However, there's no specific time that your toddler needs to move to a new bed. It's different for every family.
Many parents make the switch when their toddler is able to climb out of the cot, or grows too tall to sleep comfortably. You'll probably be able to tell when your toddler reaches this stage, but you can also check with your health visitor for reassurance. And you?
If you make the change, your toddler won't be able to hurt himself by falling from his cot any more, but he will be able to get up by himself at night. So make sure you toddler-proof his bedroom, if you haven't already.
Besides, another common reason for making the change to a bed is if the cot is needed for a new arrival. If you're having another baby, try to introduce your toddler to his new bed at least six weeks before your due date.
Also I will note that the toddlers with older siblings often have an easier time, as they want to be just like their brother or sister.
Alternatively, you can delay the switch until your new baby is three months or four months old, as she's likely to be in a Moses basket or crib at first anyway. But it's best not to make the change within a month or so either side of the birth. A new arrival is already a time of huge change for your toddler, and a bit of stability will help him cope with the transition.
Remember, that is to ease the transition, put the bed in the same place as the cot, if you can. Your toddler may also find it soothing to sleep with his old cot blanket, even if it's too small.
I think, that it was useful for you. Best gerards!!
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Post by natalika201 on Jan 10, 2018 12:27:09 GMT
Hello! And I'm more interested in the children's room. What should be the light. I have a small child and I want him to be healthy. I read a lot of information. Who knows what is interesting write.
We also had a problem with lighting for baby. Could not choose the right option. A children's room for a child is both a bedroom and a playroom. From the correct lighting depends on the child's well-being. Нis psychological mood and the state of the nervous system. In the daytime under the sun, the room is lively and noisy. In the evening, soft light contributes to a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere. Also, light forms vision. And the child's vision should be formed in the most optimal light. The main thing is not to allow too dull or bright light. It is necessary to look in which direction the room is directed. The most favourable location is east or south-east. In this case, in the morning, the sun's rays have a beneficial effect on your baby. The northern part of the house requires additional lighting. Here the baby will be very short of sunlight and sunshine. He becomes capricious and absent-minded.
You can replace the curtains with more airy and transparent ones. Optimum for the child will be blue, green and yellow tones during registration. The red and orange lampshades adversely affect the child's psyche.
We did that in the children's room should not be sharp, too bright lighting and dark corners. The location and number of fixtures will depend on the size of the room.
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