Are you considering a move to the "Big Kid Bed"? Struggling with a crib climber?
Are you considering a move to the 'Big Kid Bed'?
Deciding when is the right time to move your child to the big kid bed can be a huge and often scary decision for parents.
Maybe your child is starting to climb out of the crib?
Maybe you are expecting and you're considering using the crib for a new sibling?
Maybe your child is potty training and you want them to have access to the bathroom?
It's important to look at your child for readiness before making this transition. Many developmental milestones children experience make parents consider the move, but these behaviors such as climbing are temporary and NOT a reason to rush to move to the big kid bed. I recommend waiting until age 3.5 to 4 years to consider the move to the 'big kid bed'. Cognitively that makes it a lot easier for them to be successful.
By Age 3.5 to 4 years of age children have two new cognitive functions.
Understanding of time- so if you tell them they need to stay in bed until the morning or for 10 minutes they have a better understanding.
Better understanding of boundaries and consequences. This makes for an easier transition to the big kid bed.
Does your child have independent sleep skills? A lot of kids don't have the maturity to learn their sleep skills in a big kid bed, if they've never known their sleep skills in the crib.
In this Get Your Life Back.. It Starts With Sleep video, I did some hot seat coaching and offer recommendations on moving to the 'big kid bed'.
To hear my recommendations on moving to the 'big kid bed' watch here!
When making this transition to the big kid bed, there are a couple of products I recommend to make this transition as easy as possible!
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Sleeping Baby Flying Squirrel Pajamas
Ages: 12 months-5t
What is it?
A zip up one-piece pajama and sleep sack all in one.
Why do I love it?
These Sleeping Baby Flying Squirrel Pajamas are a great option for those transitioning from the swaddle! The AAP recommends no loose blankets in babies cribs and these pajamas and sleep sack all in one are a great option to keep them warm and safe. Clients have also had great luck with these pajamas to deter crib climbers!
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Ages: All
What is it?
The Hatch Rest is a programmable sound machine with a nightlight. It features 11 sounds, 10 nightlight color options, time to rise features, and it can create customized programs that are all controlled by an app.
Why do I love it?
I recommend White noise for a great sleep environment from birth. For newborns it helps create the calming sounds of the womb and helps drown out background noise that might startle kiddos awake. Go ahead and get a load of laundry in without feeling like you need to tiptoe around. White noise is a great addition to sleep routines for ALL ages.
In my opinion, the Hatch Rest is one of the best options on the market! Not only is it a sound machine, it has also has a nightlight and an easy to use program option you can set up "ok to wake" schedules. Its a one time purchase that works for newborn to adult, no need to keep buying new products woohoo!!
The "ok to wake" scheduling is a great way to help kids feel more independent. No more wondering if it’s time to get up, kids can glance at the Hatch and see the color and/or sound to know! One less battle or potential tantrum, I consider that a parent win!
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