How to Tell Your Child is Ready for a Toddler Bed

If your little one is having trouble sleeping in their crib it may be time to get him a "big kids" bed. If you didn't get a convertible crib when you were furnishing your nursery, you will need to purchase a toddler bed; it is between the size of a crib and a twin sized bed.

Most children start outgrowing their cribs at around fifteen months however some children happily sleep in a crib until they are over two years old. As all children develop differently, you'll have to watch your child for signs.

Some of the signs that your child is ready for a toddler bed include :
*difficulty sleeping in their crib
*climbing out of the crib on their own
*understanding of going to bed on their own
*no longer needs to be held or rocked to sleep

If you're ready to add a toddler bed to your little one's room, a great choice that any little boy would love is the KidKraft's Fire Truck Toddler Cot. This bed is finished in a bright, cheerful red, with ladder cut-outs on the sides that double as a bed rail to make sure your little one doesn't roll right out of the bed. Complete with silk-screened fire truck details, and a special storage compartment in the front. Let your toddler help build his bed in his room or at least "supervise" and he will love the fact he helped. It also helps him acclimate to the change in sleeping arrangements. Sweet dreams!
 posted by Allure Furniture Designs