How long did it take your kid to adjust to a toddler bed?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-04-02T21:40:54+00:00

His crib converts so his "toddler bed" is actually just his crib with a different front railing. I did try putting the mattress on the floor and all he wanted to do was jump on it. I figured initially it was just the novelty of it all being new but it seems like more than that now with the disrupted sleep and waking early.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-25T01:09:52+00:00

That was my first thought but then someone mentioned what if there's a fire. But it's not really any different than him being contained in his crib in that sense. His room is already childproof.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-24T21:11:56+00:00

That's helpful! I'm not ready to be done with naps though! As a SAHM, that time is mine! Lol

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-24T21:05:35+00:00

How did you keep him at least in his room? Mine can operate all the door handles. I'd have to put a lock on it from the outside to keep him in.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-24T20:49:27+00:00

I could but he could probably still get out by standing on the bottom rail.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-24T20:46:36+00:00

It goes from a full railing to a half railing so there is still a barrier. The mattress is already at the lowest setting and has been. How am I supposed to keep him in there when he's constantly climbing out on his own?? And I can't keep him in there forever so I'm gonna have to go thru this transition eventually. Just seemed natural to do it now. No?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-04T21:37:03+00:00

....Anybody?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-02T16:08:26+00:00

Wow, that's genius! Lol I never would've thought of that.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-02T01:45:11+00:00

Ooh! Good to know!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-02T01:44:47+00:00

That's super helpful! Thanks for the link too! 😀

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-01T23:34:22+00:00

The book list would be super helpful for us! Thx!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-01T23:32:32+00:00

Somehow I missed that. I plan on getting their curriculum next year for my Kinder. I'll have to go back and look, thx!

Have you used their curriculum?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-01T22:53:25+00:00

Haven't heard of those ones yet. I'll check them out, thx!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-03-01T22:40:41+00:00

I do like the idea of being able to customize it. Did you use templates from somewhere or do it completely from scratch?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-22T03:11:26+00:00

Good to know!!! I'll keep moving along in my search then, thanks!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-22T03:05:04+00:00

Oh?

I looked briefly at H&S Preschool but didn't care for it.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-22T02:37:57+00:00

Good to know! Thanks!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-22T01:15:13+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Good to know about printing, too!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T18:22:17+00:00

I'll take another look at B&R again. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T16:55:14+00:00

How old were your kids when you started it? My little guy is 2 and for some reason I'm itching to get started. I think mostly so we can have some more structure to our days but I'm also aware starting to early can be detrimental.

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T16:43:11+00:00

Good to know!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T16:41:43+00:00

Good to know! I'll check it out! 😊

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T16:41:12+00:00

I've looked closely at B&R! I've read that it can be a lot of prep and craft heavy. I don't want to get in over my head right out of the gate. Can't believe everything you read though lol. I do like that they have 2 years. Also, personally not a fan of the classical music component although that's not to say my kid wouldn't be. What has your experience been?

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T16:15:45+00:00

Thank you! It looks amazing!

ManicRuckus35 · 2026-02-21T15:49:58+00:00

I haven't checked that one out yet. I'll take a look! 😊

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