A child s first bed the transition from the crib.
First bed after crib.
He may not be ready to move to a bed and it may not be safe for him to be up and about during the night when everyone else is asleep.
After the first birthday it s wise to put the mattress all the way down and make sure your tot doesn t have toys or bumpers to climb on.
The top of the crib rail should be above his collarbones.
It is a momentous occasion when junior gets to bring home his or her first real big kid bed.
And always have a soft rug or carpeting on the floor of the room with a nonslip under mat because falls from that height can result in serious injuries.
The first step is to do all you can to establish an optimal sleep environment for your baby.
With the recent crib tent recall parents are turning to other options to safely transition their child to a new sleep space.
Most parents make a pretty big fuss over the whole ordeal even throwing the occasional party and snapping some photographs.
Safety is the number one priority so remember that they need to be put to bed on their back on a firm.
Don t rush right out and buy a new bed the day your toddler first climbs out of the crib.