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sharing a room toddler bed

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My 3 year old and 23 month old share a room. We tried putting 3 year old in toddler bed for first time and of course he got out a million times. My 23 month old climbed outa crib for first time during this and bit his lip bad. I thought we should just take the front off his crib and both can be toddler beds and they can learn to stay in their big boy beds at same time. Husbands reaction is to lower 23 month old crib down so he cant climb out. I think it isnt fair that his brother has a new bed and he doesnt. Think since thier so close in age that they must think they are twins and dont understand why one gets to do something and they other doesnt.

How should i proceed?
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  • XCrissCrossXXCrissCrossX member
    I'd put them in a twin together. But I love the idea of a sibling bed and really wish I had one close to DS's age for that very reason.
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  • sunnybrook.sunnybrook. member
    If you want them to both nap, then I would keep the younger one in the crib for as long as possible. That is, if you can lower the crib and he can't climb out. I have twins and transitioning them to toddler beds while sharing a room has been the most stressful aspect of parenting two so far....including breastfeeding and potty-training. It was a party in there whenever they were supposed to sleep and they became overtired and miserable. It was a long adjustment period.
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  • Max'smomMax'smom member

    I think you should move both to a big boy bed. Moving both at once will take some commitment but your 23 month old most like is ready and wants to be like the 3 year old. We moved both of our boys two toddler beds when they were 20-21 months. If your 23 month old is anything like my DS2 he thinks he is just as big as his big brother.

    Edit: My DH always thinks I am crazy when it comes to changing routines but he admits I am usually right. :)

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  • Angela814Angela814 member
    At 23 months his crib mattress should already have been at the lowest point. I guess I see both sides. Personally, I wouldn't put my 23 mo in a toddler bed unless I had to. DD1 climbed out of her crib at 22 months, and bedtime was a nightmare for a long time after that. DD2 is 29 months and still in her crib. Anyway, I understand your point that you might as well transition them both at the same time. I'd probably try that first and see how it goes. You can always put the crib rail back on if you need to.
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  • chickaboo1974chickaboo1974 member
    I just put my twin boys in toddler beds Saturday- so it has been 5 nights- and honestly it has been a LOT easier than I expected.  I just cleaned out the room- nothing in it except their beds, a few books, and stuffed animals- their dresser had the knobs turned around so they can't get in it.  And we put them to bed- last night was the first night they stayed in the beds and were asleep in 15mins.  THe other nights I went back in after an hour but they were playing with one another- If you think they are ready, I would try it.  Oh I have a video monitor so I can see what they are doing.
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