We did the transition at about 25 months. He was ready and it was easy. We bought one of the toddler beds that sits really low to the ground, and then we just put some extra couch cushions next to it after we took his rail down. He only used the rail for a few months. We have 2 cribs...wish we hadn't done that, but anyway...because of that, we won't need to take Jaymin out of his crib until we just want to. IMO, I actually think it's easier to do at an earlier age than to wait too long. Just try not to do it too close to the time that the new baby comes, before or after, cause you don't want the upheaval, so to speak, to be associated with the new brother or sister.

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wanted to add if you do a twin (i think toddler beds are pointless since its a crib matress) you can just put the box spring and matress on the floor, easier for kids to get into and less room to fall. Jordan fell off his bed the first 2 nights. Derek never fell off, he'd get out and go sleep on the hall floor though. now hes 3 and we STILL find him in odd places. I found him in the bathroom on the tile with his pillow and blanket last week. no underware or shorts so i thnk he had to use the bathroom and got tired, LOL.

they also have temporary crib rails that tuck between the 2 matresses. after a few days all kids ive known seem to adjust and no longer fall out.

Jillian- That's hilarious about finding him on the bathroom floor!!!

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Amy

We'll probably move Kate closer to 3. She LOVES her crib and I am not about to mess with her sleep! 3 of my 4 nephews were in a twin mattress on the floor at 1 year old. I was not about to put Kate into a new bed before Caroline arrived. The last thing I wanted to worry about was a 1 month old climbing out of her bed when I was taking care of a newborn.

If Katie's not too attached to he bed then it may be a good time to move her before the new baby comes.

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--Kristina

I moved the girls both when they started to climb out of the crib. Kimberly was 1 1/2, Hailey was 2.

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I also plan to keep Asher in his crib as long as possible! We bought this breathable mesh thing (I cannot remember the name of it right now) that attaches to the crib rails from top to bottom and side to side all around that is supposed to prevent him from climbing out. The only reason I would move him sooner would be whenever I get pg again and need the crib for the new baby.

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Married since 2-8-97
Me - Rachel 32
DH 34
ASHER born 2-23-07
Angel Baby lost 4-10-08
Next Baby due 5-30-09!!!