Potty Training and New Big Girl Bed.

I'm going to answer your bed question because I think our way worked out really well. I began transitioning my older son to a "big boy" bed just after his 2nd birthday because I was pregnant with our second and I needed that crib in 6 months! People said to wait until he is trying to crawl out of the crib, but I'm glad we took our time and did a slow transition BEFORE he was able to climb out of the crib. We had both the crib and a twin size bed with rails and fun sheets in the room. He was excited about the bed, but he kept getting out at naptime and bedtime. I would give him a warning, but if he got out again, he had to go in the crib. He began to see the bed as a privilege and getting out was not a problem after about a month. Also, we had plenty of time for him to revert back to wanting to sleep in the crib sometimes. So that by the time our baby was born, he was done with the crib and sleeping well in the bed!

If she still takes day time naps, maybe you could get her comfortable with the twin big girl bed by having her take her naps there for the first few days and definately get the railings! Good luck.

My advise, question one, keep the crib up but bring the twin bed in. I would buy rails for safety. The first few nights might be tough but just keep her routine the same and it will be fine in no time. Question two, just from my personal experience, your daughter will potty train herself when she is ready. I would not push the idea yet, if she is interested then great. Maybe start a sticker charge when she becomes more consistant. My son was potty trained at 2 1/2 and it only took a week, but did still wear pull ups at night for a few more months. Good Luck

I don't think there is a "right" age to start potty training. Each child is different. I started each of my three boys one month after they started walking. My first son took a little longer but he started walking at 10 months... so, yes, I started potty training him at 11 months. He was done, or well on his way, by 18 months. Patience and persistence is the only advice I can give you. Good luck!

My suggestion would be to choose potty training or the bed change. Too many changes at once spells disaster. My daughter also has kidney problems and she potty trained at 22 months in less then a week. If you think she is ready go 100% panties unless she is sleeping...including going out and about. If you don't think she is ready then no biggie, pull out the diapers and go for the bed change. We did not use bedrails, we just put one side up against the wall. That way when we were traveling we didn't have to take the rail with us. Good Luck with whatever you choose!

I fell out of a twin size bed my first night in it at a little over 2 years of age and broke both sides of my collar bone. Get the rails or wait until your daughter is older. My son is over 3 and still in his crib because he rolls around so much.

I would also wait on the potty training, we are working with my son now and it is going OK. If you start too young you will have set backs. Gauge your child's interest, some are ready really quick, others (like my son) need a little more time.