I would take the crib out. My daughters crib had a transitional side rail, so it could change from a crib to a toddler bed, and that made things easier, but with that not being the case here, I would take out the crib so that he knows his new bed is his bed. Also, if the bed time routine has changed, maybe it sould switch back for a while, or, perhaps if it hasn't it's time to introduce a new one. Maybe a warm bath, then a good book until he falls asleep! My daughter loves bedtime story time and we still (she's 7 now) sit in bed and read together at night (most nights, sometimes she takes a little too long getting ready and we don't have time), Is the problem that he just is taking a long time to fall asleep, or is he actually getting up out of bed? If he just takes a long time falling asleep, I would just ride it out, at least he's getting to sleep eventually, if he's getting up, be sure to get him back into bed, and let him know that he's supposed to stay there once it's bed time, because that can get to be not only a big hassle, but a big fight that will really wear on you! Anyhow, hope some of this ranting helps you! Good Luck!!