How to Ease the Transition to the Toddler Bed

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As the New Year approaches, one of your new year’s resolutions is to finally get your toddler to sleep in her own bed. This can be quite a daunting transition both for you and your baby. Here are a few tips to help ease this transition.

  • Have your toddler get used to sleeping in his/her crib during naptime.
  • Have some time to explain the many benefits of sleeping in his/her own bed or room.
  • Involve him in the process of decorating his/her bed with their new bedding or decorating the walls with their favourite cartoons, etc.
  • If at first your toddler resists sleeping in his/her own room, try getting him out of your bed by placing a mattress on the floor of your room.
  • You can plan to transition right before their birthday and make it big with words like ….you are a big girl, you are turning 2 years…
  • Once your baby settles in the new bed or room, avoid taking them back to your room.
  • Avoid initiating the transition if there are other changes happening in the family e.g moving house, toilet training, etc.
  • If you’re moving your child to make room in the crib for a new sibling, be sure the transition happens at least two months before you expect the new baby.
  • When your baby does sleep in the new bed or room without a fuss, give lots of positive encouragement and hugs.