Beddings

i wasnt aware when i bought this toddler bed at ikea that the dimensions were different than most other toddler size beds… now i cant find sheets or a mattress protector or anything for it!! any help or suggestions? ive searched online with no luck……
ive already put it together and used a twin sheet tucked into corners… and i do not have any of the packaging either!

I agree with the other poster..take it back! Check on babiesrus.com, they have a lot of great toddler mattresses and cute sheets sets.

I’ve been looking everywhere. The only place i’ve found it is walmart.com and they’ve been out of stock for 6 months. Where else can i find it?
I’ve been looking everywhere. The only place i’ve found it is walmart.com and they’ve been out of stock for 6 months. Where else can i find it? They don’t have it at http://www.disneystore.com/outlet either.

in http://www.disneystore.com/outlet

With our first he went to a toddler bed when he was almost 3 years old. We moved in to a new house and decided -new house, new bed-

Our LO is 18 months old and tonight was VERY close to jumping ship out of his crib. I never had this problem with our first.

I am up for tips and suggestions. He has a 4 step convertible crib right now.

My kids are both top of the charts for height. At 15 months, my son was too tall for his crib. We took out his mattress and put it directly on the floor. We felt a little badly about it, but he just wasn’t big enough for a toddler bed and may have hurt himself if he fell out.

Since then, we have found out that tons of parents do this before transitioning to a toddler bed.

Our son absolutely loved it as we had some safe toys and books, plus his cup of water. He would wait until we left the room, hop out of bed and read himself to a drowsy stage before climbing into his bed and falling asleep.

I would prefer the original red and white colors over the pink and white, but either is fine. Its so hard to find it for a crib or toddler bed. All the ones I see are for full or twin beds.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Baby-Minnie-Mouse-Crib-Bedding-Set-5-Pieces_W0QQitemZ130340170784QQcategoryZ162040QQcmdZViewItem

For crib bedding.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140353818460
Toddler/Crib size.

My son is 2 1/2 and has never climbed out of his crib yet. We just recently bought him a toddler bed but have not put it together yet. I was wondering if he is ready for it? And how do you know when?

i would leave him as long as possible – if he does not climb out of his cot you are lucky – as soon as you move him he may start climbing out of bed whenever he wakes.

I moved my daughter when she was nearly 3 – and only because she was getting too big for her cot. I then told her to call for me in the morning like she usually did and luckily she did not climb out of the bed – i don’t think she realised that was an option open to her.
Moving a child to a bed is not a sign they are advanced or clever or mature – they only really need to move when their cot is too small – children sleep well in cots because they feel secure.

If he still has a nap you could try putting him in the bed for his nap or at least do story time in the bed so he slowly gets used to it – don’t force him into it otherwise you coudl upset his happy sleeping pattern

Good luck

I have a son that is 21 months old, he is really good about going to bed at night and really good about taking naps, we have been lucky and have not had any problems. Is he ready to transfer from crib to toddler bed?

I think he is definitely old enough for a toddler bed. The best advice I can give you is to make sure you keep a bedtime routine. It sounds like you must have one already as he hasn’t any problems going to sleep but if you haven’t, this is what I do with my [just turned] 2 year old son; 7pm is bath time, then he has 2 or 3 stories read to him by me and/or his Daddy, then we say ‘Night night’ & ‘Love you’ (keep whatever you say the same e.g. Sweet dreams, Sleep time, so he knows what is about to happen) with a kiss & quick cuddle & turn the lights out, then leave the room quietly. If you haven’t already got this routine, it may take a few days for your toddler to become accustomed to it & he may protest quite strongly for the first few nights. The best way to deal with this is by returning to their room every 5 minutes, tucking them into bed & saying whatever phrase you have chosen e.g. Night night. Don’t kiss & cuddle as they will keep getting out of bed for the attention. Eventually they will tire themselves out & fall asleep. Gradually increase the intervals over a few days from 5 to 7, then 9 minutes etc. but once you reach 15 minutes, don’t leave them any longer as they may begin to feel neglected. The first few times are tough & you feel like the worst parent because they can get very upset but if you persevere, everyone benefits. I was given this advice by a professional & qualified Health Visitor at my son’s 2 year development check. Good luck

My 13 month old daughter currently sleeps in a crib, but she always wants to sleep in my bed when I lay her down for a nap.She doesn’t want to when I am there, but just when she is going to sleep on her own.Whenever I go to stores and there are toddler beds, she always runs and climbs on them to lay down.Is it worth a shot or is it still way too early?

I think it’s too early. She might do well in a toddler bed, or she might get up all night. There’s no rush, she’s still very young.

My daughter went into a toddler bed at 2.5 years, she got up and down all night for several weeks. She’s a stubborn little thing though.

My 16 month old still sleeps in her crib (which is convertable, so I can change it to a toddler bed). She just recently started to walk, and she hasn’t figured out how to climb things yet. I know there isn’t a magical number or anything, but when do you know when your child is ready for a toddler bed?

There are really no set time..What is ever convenient for you..(just remember) When you give your baby a toddler bed …your baby will get up and roam the bed room or even the house..when he or she wakes up…are you ready for that..Is your house child proof..???and don’t for get Terrible 2’s is right around the corner…If it was me i would keep my child in the crib as long as i can..for safety…until he or she learns to climb out..hope I helped.

My daughter is two and we just bought her a toddler bed for her room. She is only two, but she is very strong and tore her crib up. We cannot afford another crib, and think she is big enough for a big bed. Its only been two nights, last night she did really good, but she still hasnt taken a nap on it or gone down easily. Im wondering if anyone else has put their 2 year old in a toddler bed and how they handled it.. Thanks!

my daughters 4 and 3 had toddler beds for a little over a year! they are now in "big girl beds" but taking them out a crib was wasy.. the hard part was they could get in and out whenever they pleased.. so i put a baby gate up in the door way of their room and it solved that problem! Noe they have bunk beds.. even though they both sleep together on the bottom.. those beds will last forever!

I would like to know which place is the best for a toddler bed to be in my 2 year olds bedroom in accordance to fire safety? I have heard different opinions on the location of the bed to the window for safety reasons. I know that it should not be placed under the window, but should it be closer to her window or closer to her door? Her door and window are on oposite sides of her room.

I say in a corner near the door but close to a window. Keep things that can get tangled around the neck away from any child.
You seem to know what you are doing so just do what you know is best for your child. ~;}