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Transitioning from family bed

lizardknitterlizardknitter member
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DH was never keen on bed sharing, but did it because it meant so much to me.  Now that DD is approaching one year, I plan to night wean to attempt to get fertility back.  (I'd like to get pregnant ASAP.)

Since I won't be feeding her all night long, DH feels like it will be time to move V to her own space.  I had hoped to maintain a family bed for a while longer, but I understand that he doesn't sleep well with her in our bed.

Any suggestions about how to transition her to her crib?  Should we put her in a toddler bed instead?  She'll be 10 months tomorrow and I'd like to have a plan in place.

Thank you! 

Me - 40, DH 34 Married 11 years, TTC since 7/09 3 rounds of Clomid > Vivienne born 5/28/11
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Re: Transitioning from family bed

  • Jena503Jena503
    ditto what hocus said. Both of mine went to twins on the floor so we can lay down with them. I slept there for a few nights and then just stayed until they fell asleep and went back if/when they woke up.
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  • rae_dylanzmomrae_dylanzmom member

    I agree with the pp suggestions. Another idea, you could put a mattress on the floor next to your bed.... this worked a bit for us, although I pretty much just used it put him to bed and let him come to our bed when he woke during the night.

    Oh, and I tried a crib mattress on the floor,... not comfortable. I do like them as crash pads though. :)

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  • ninakbo79ninakbo79

    To those who've put a mattress on the floor, at what age is it safe to do this?  Did you have a safety gate up in the baby's doorway?

     

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