my just turned 2 year old daughter shares a room with her 4 year old sister. She doesn't climb out of her crib, but I wasn't sure when to transition her to a bed. with my 4 year old that was easy. I switched her on her 2nd birthday, but she wasn't sharing a room and ended up falling asleep on the floor for atleast 6 months. . If they are sharing a room when and how do I make that transition?
Keep her in a crib for as long as possible!!!! When she either starts potty training or climbing out, whichever comes first, is the right time to transition her.
I transitioned my sons when they started climbing out. (2.5 I guess) With my daughter we were close to moving so I didnt want to bother until we moved. I just put the side down on her crib and placed a step stool near it. Then we moved before she turned three and got her a bed then. Since they're sharing a room you might want to get a toddler bed, takes up less room and gives them more room to play until they're old enough for bunk beds.
Not a moment before you have to. If she isn't climbing out or potty training then don't move her.
By 2, my kids were in a twin bed with bed rails. As long as she's content, I'd leave her there. When things change, move her.
I would say as long as she is comfortable and not climbing out, hold off awhile for your sake. If you are itching to do it, I'm sure she would be fine. Do expect some monkeying around, especially at bedtime. My 1 1/2 and 3 1/2 year olds sleep in twin bunk beds (I know, what was I thinking). They are very safe and respectful, the problem is just super early (5 am) wake up times when the oldest is just going potty in the morning, and the littlest thinks its time to wake up. Good luck!
Not until you have to.
I would wait.
We transitioned DS just before 3rd bday. He wasn't climbing out (or sharing a room) but started potty training (including at night). I'd wait as long as you can. If she doesn't mind, what's the hurry?
When she starts climbing out of it, for safety reasons, switch her then. You don't want to switch her before because she'll get out of bed instead of sleeping. Good luck!!!
All my grandkids were in toddler beds by 18 months. They did really well with it. They changed to cots in the toddler room at day care and it was a natural transition at home too. I would say just put the kids to bed and sit with them until they fall asleep so that she gets the idea.
