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Anyone transition LO to bunkbed from crib?

How did it go? 

We will need to use DD's crib for baby #2 and are considering bunkbeds....just curious if there's any difference in transitioning straight to the bunkbed, versus just a regular twin versus a true toddler bed...

 

 

Me-38, DH - 48 | DD born 3/17/10 | BFP 4/29/11 - M/C 5/31/11 Blighted Ovum | BFP 12/18/11 CP - 12/27/11 | Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

Re: Anyone transition LO to bunkbed from crib?

  • we have 3 year old DD and 2 yr old DS on bunk beds that are not bunked.  So they are just twin beds side by side.  DD had a toddler bed for a bit and DS has a small rail (that comes with the bunk bed).  Both are well.

     I would not feel comfortable bunking the beds and having either one sleep on the top.  Too dangerous IMO.  DD can go up and down but I would fear she could fall in the middle of the night. 

    there are some fancy bunk beds with a stair case on the side vs a ladder and I would feel OK with that but those are pretty expensive IMO 

    Ikea has a bunk bed that has the bottom bunk on the floor and the top bunk not so high.  those make me a bit more comfortable. 

    A trundle is also an option.

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  • We saw a loft style bunk bed at Ashley furnitures website, the steps are solid and actually are also drawers! but even though it's only 3 steps up, I'm concerned not as much about DD falling out but DS climbing up and falling. We are looking into trundle beds. The loft bed I liked was over $1,000 and the trundle was about $585 (it had 3 drawers under the bed that pulled out, eliminating the need for a dresser and we'll be able to use a chest of drawers instead, maximizing the room space).
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  • jarbatzjarbatz member

    Oh yea...was not even thinking about putting her in the top bunk!  Just wasn't sure if it would be strange for her making the transition...and also I would be worried about her getting up and trying to climb up to the top bunk.  Thanks!

     

    Me-38, DH - 48 | DD born 3/17/10 | BFP 4/29/11 - M/C 5/31/11 Blighted Ovum | BFP 12/18/11 CP - 12/27/11 | Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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