When should I switch my babies from their cribs to toddler beds?

Sarah P · #1 24-06-2007, 14:36

I have identical twin boys. They sleep in seperate cribs. Both of them pull up to stand, and one of them almost gets out! He gets over stuff all over the house to get what he wants. They're only 10 months old! I thought this was way too far away from going to toddler beds. He even crawled in a toddler bed at Ikea when we were playing around and almost went to sleep! When is a normal or average time to switch to toddler beds? Are there any twin cases out there too? Thanks

elizabeth110dfw · #2 24-06-2007, 14:55

If they can successfully get out of their crib on their own, then they need to go into a bed.

Ashley C · #3 24-06-2007, 15:05

Best when they start to crawl out of them, but again they do make special tops that attach to the cribs to keep that from happening.. Thats when my girl will switch, I have the crib that turns from a crib to a toddler bed.

Sharon P · #4 24-06-2007, 16:05

I put my twin girls (id) into their toddler beds when they were about 16mths old (14mths corrected). Only because they started to try and climb out of their cots. Some words of advice though, if you have a chest of drawers in the room make sure it's secured to the wall or get locks for the drawers. My girls opened the drawers and tried to "climb" the chest of drawers and managed to pull them on top of themselves. One got a broken leg out of it the other just bruises.Leave a box of toys you are happy for them to play with, I found once they were in the toddler beds they got up earlier at first as it was a novelty to be able to get in and out of bed themselves. I put a gate up across their door so they couldn't get into the other parts of the house and I could still hear them if they cried out. I had a box of quiet toys they could play with should one wake before the other. Good luck and enjoy the twin ride

gavinsmommy2306 · #5 24-06-2007, 16:36

When they can craw out of their beds. My son is 14 months old and is still in his crib. He hasn't figured out that he can climb out yet. Thankfully.

3rdtimesacharm · #6 24-06-2007, 16:45

Sharon P is exactly right! Take her advice! I JUST had to change my 21 month old into a toddler bed because we finally saw him climbing out, and his mattress is on the lowest setting. And it is quite a battle to get him to bed now. Do make sure your dressers have locks on them, my son also loves to try to climb them. And i invested in gates for his doors...otherwise i'd have to shut every door in this end of the house, and him running around is NOT a good idea. I didn't know about the tent things...glad i read this. I might have to try one of those.But if they can get out...now is the time! Better that then having them hurt themselves by falling out. But yeah, that does seem early! I bet you have your hands full!Good luck!

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