NE's DC still in a crib or should my DD be put in a bed?

suh5969

DD has been fine in a crib and even likes it.  I go get her as soon as she stirs and usually justs plays in there if I put her in there after a diaper change (when I go wash my hands).  Last night  after a diaper change she put her foot up on the railing,not quit on top but close.  She is not adventerous, not a climber (can't even climb onto the couch although I think she is just lazy). 

I am just really scared now after I saw her put her foot there.  I don't know if she has the strength to pull herself up but...

Let me know your situation.

I don't know what to do.

Sept17.05Bride

My DS was in a toddler bed before he was 2 because he was climbing out (my DS will climb on ANYTHING!).  I really wish I could have kept him in there longer.  If she is fine in her crib and not really trying to climb out, I would leave it.

Dani123

My DD will be 2 next wk and is still in her crib, THANK GOD!  lol

Its lowered all the way and if she puts her foot up on the railing it IS long enough to lay on the top of the rail but she hasnt climbed.  I am not looking forward to the day I have to move her, she sleeps 8pm -9am and she'll play in her crib till she falls asleep or in the morning if she wakes up early and sometimes goes back to sleep...Im just not looking forward to rocking the boat, PLUS I have a 6 mo old so its nice to tend to her while DD#1 is safe in her crib....More like peace of mind I guess.  DONT RUSH IT! lol

KristinKD

My DD is close in age to yours, and she's still in her crib. She's never tried to climb out, even though she tends to climb on everything else. We plan to keep her in there for another month or two, and then we'll move her to a twin bed in her big girl room to give her time to get adjusted before the new baby comes. She already naps on a twin bed because she sleeps better there than in the crib at naptime for some reason, but we're not sure how she'll handle overnight since she's been waking up once a night most nights since we moved two months ago.

It seems most people rush to make the switch once their DC starts climbing out of the crib, but your DD isn't quite there yet. It's really up to you. I'd probably try to keep her there as long as possible!

Erika6504

DD is still in her crib.  She went through a phase when she was about 16mo old where she would try and climb out.  She only did it right when I put her to bed.  I watched her on the video monitor and would intercept before she climbed over.  The phase only lasted about a week and she hasn't tried to climb since.

If you aren't ready to switch her, what about using a crib tent?  That will keep her from being able to climb out.

suh5969

Oh good.  I don't want to rush it because she does play in there.  I was taking my time getting her and straightening up her room and she got anxious and put her foot up!  My DH is going away for the weekend (leaving tomorrow) and I don't want to have to tell him "Hey we have to convert her crib tonight in addition to packing"!  I can always throw a the mattress on the floor if I have to I guess or bring her in bed with me this weekend if she goes further with this. 

SymphonyGirl

DS is not a climber and is still in the crib.  I'm thinking we'll keep him in til he's 3 if he doesn't get adventurous.  We recently moved his room to a new "big kid room" to make way for the new little on on the way and when we talked about beds, he asked for a new "big kid crib".  He was not ready for the transition to a bed, so we're sticking with the crib. 

wellfleet04

Kate is 2.5 and still in a crib.  She loves it, she sleeps really well in it, and she's never once even thought about climbing out.  She'll be in her crib until it becomes and issue or she turns 3, whichever is first.