Bedrail for 3 yo?

STP2006

So, we're about to take the leap (a little late) and put our 3 yo into a bed.  (he's been in a crib til now--he never seemed to want to climb out and seemed to like the security.)  We're actually going straight to a full-sized bed, as a toddler bed seems sort of unnecessary now.  So, if it's not super-high (just on the regular bed frame), do I need those bedrails for him? I don't THINK he'll fall out, but since he's been in a crib this long, I just don't know what to expect. 

 If you have a DC in the 3-4 age range, do you have a bedrail on his/her bed?

Thanks!

STP2006

And as an addendum...any experience with "magic bumpers"?

ArcticFox

My DD transitioned over at age 2, and we did the bedrails.  I think I would do them at whatever age... I think it would help them to feel secure in the new bed.  My DD flails around quite a bit as well.  She has only fallen out 2x in 2 years.  But we also have the bed on the floor, and there is carpet, so it actually woudlnt' be a big deal if she fell on the floor.

lite-bright

We have two rails on DD1's twin bed. Even with those, she wiggles around so much at night that she's still fallen out a couple of times. 

She's always been one to want to rest her head against something while sleeping -- the side of her crib, the mesh of the bed rail. We'll get rid of the rails at some point, but for now they're staying.  

ougrad1

Emerson has been in a regular size bed since right at two years old.   I felt that I needed to get her in the bed because the twins were coming and we needed the crib.

We did put the bed rails on the bed for about 5 months.  Then, we just put pillows on either side of her and both worked equally the same.

Do what you feel comfortable with.  GL with the big bed!

 

wifeandmama

We still use bedrails and we switched him at 2.  He is a serious wiggler/flailer and hardwood floors so we keep it on.

mrsschrager

Yes.. we have a bed rail on ds bed.. he is 3 1/2 in a regular twin size bed.. he went into it at 2 1/2 when baby #2 was on the way. I dont think he will fall out of the bed but it is there for peace of mind for mommy

MaddysMama07

Madelyn hasn't had a bed rail on her bed in probably a year and a half. We did have one on for awhile and then when we were ready to get rid of it we used pool noodles under the sheet. It was just enough of a bump that she'd feel it and move. After a couple of months of that we took them out and she did fine.