We are pregnant with number 2 and I'm trying to figure out if DD will be ready for a toddler bed when the baby comes or if we will need two cribs. She will be 20 months. Thoughts on when you will switch?
When do you plan on switching to toddler bed ? 16 votes
Re: When do you plan on switching to toddler bed ?
In your case, did Alyssa sleep in the crib much in the first few months? If you plan on keeping baby 2 on a different sleeping surface for awhile, you might be able to time it right to avoid the crib, even being under 2 when baby comes
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
I am having the hardest time waiting to find out the new baby's sex... Literally killing me! Lol
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
We moved DS into a new room and kept the nursery essentially the same for the new baby (repainted and got a couple new accent pieces). If you go that route, I would say that having her help move into her new room can be helpful, we had DS carry some of his toys and books in and put them on the shelves.
What part of Jersey are you from? I'm also a NJ mama (Essex county).
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Of course, it also makes many aspects of life much harder when tantrums over space and property become a terrible reality. There are benefits to giving your kids their own space, but personally I think I'll save that for later on.
Married: 11/2013
M: 6/2016 E: 5/2018
Elise was trying to climb, and since I was pregnant again anyway and we needed to move her into ds's room, we switched her early, around 18 months. She has always been super physical though and she did fine with it.
for Nadia I think I'll wait till she's trying to climb out, or closer to 2 1/2 - 3. Then I'll be able to get rid of the crib! Crazy...
Anyway, at this point I feel like there's no chance of her going to the crib with its stiff mattress and bars, but I might be able to get her to sleep in a toddler bed. I seriously would sleep on an air mattress next to her to help transition if I thought it would work, pregnant and all.
But it sounds like it's too soon for that, and if I wait until 18 months then it will coincide with #2's arrival, which will be disastrous. So are we stuck sharing a bed with LO when #2 arrives? Friends in my situation ended up having to have dad sleep with #1 while mom took care of #2. What a mess...
But you have to do what works for you