When should we move from a crib to a bed?
Prepare a safe room and keep a familiar routine through the change.
Climbing out of the crib often means it is time to review the sleep space. The freedom of an open bed may take several days of calm, consistent support.
You can try
- Make the room safe: anchor furniture, guard stairs, and remove objects that could cause injury in a fall.
- Keep the same bedtime routine and explain the expectation in a few words when it ends.
- If your child gets up, calmly walk them back with little conversation; praise staying in their sleep space in the morning.
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