By getting your older child comfortably situated.
Transition crib to toddler bed.
If your toddler is young consider transitioning to a toddler bed with rails.
Just like with other major baby or toddler milestones the transition from a crib to a toddler bed also comes in a range of ages.
There is no best time to move your toddler from a crib to a bed.
If a child is comfortable in a crib there s no reason to move to a bed just because your child turns two or even three doesn t mean it s time to make the switch.
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In fact it s best to wait until your toddler is at least two to transition to a toddler bed or a twin but the closer your child is to three the better.
While some toddlers are able to switch into a bed around 18 months.
Begin the transition one to two months before the new baby is due to arrive assuming that your toddler is at least 18 months old says dr.
A convertible crib that turns into a toddler bed with the removal of the front panel can make the change seem less drastic to a toddler.
This is a smaller sized bed that uses a crib mattress instead of a twin sized mattress.
Find a few books about the big move and share them with your toddler.
While most little ones begin transitioning to a big kid bed somewhere between ages 2 3 there really are no rules about making the switch.