| Are you ready for your toddler to move from their crib | | | | the child similar to that of a crib. |
| to a bed? Whether this is because you have a new | | | | - These beds are great if you have limited space and |
| baby on the way or whether the baby has outgrown | | | | have to save the crib for another baby. Also this is |
| the crib its time to consider your two options - regular | | | | ideal if you want to save more space in the play area. |
| size bed or a toddler bed. The camps are split on this | | | | - There are plenty of theme beds available in this style. |
| one. Some people believe that toddler beds are the | | | | So, this can make the new bed fun for the child. |
| way to go and others think why waste money on a | | | | Infant Bed Disadvantages |
| toddler bed that is going to have to be replaced soon | | | | - A huge disadvantage is that these beds are intended |
| anyways. You still figuring out which side you're on? | | | | to be and designed for children between 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 |
| Stop listening to everyone else and take into account | | | | years of age. So your toddler is likely to outgrow the |
| your own situation. Figure out how much space you | | | | crib. Once the child gets used to the toddler bed its |
| have, what your budget is and most importantly think | | | | time to switch to a larger twin size bed again. |
| about what your child would need best. Before you | | | | - Just because these toddler beds are lower, they are |
| decide, there you should consider the pros and the | | | | easier to get in and out of. While this can be a good, |
| cons of toddler beds. | | | | this can also be bad. Your child could keep getting out |
| Infant Bed Advantages | | | | of it because its easier rather than staying in bed. |
| - A toddler bed could use the same crib mattress that | | | | - When you buy a toddler bed and mattress be wary |
| your child was used to. So this makes it easier to | | | | of the size. Some companies build these both in odd |
| settle back into the familiar surroundings. The big plus is | | | | sizes so that you have to keep going back to them |
| that you do not have to go and buy new bedding | | | | for any sheets and/or accessories. They usually |
| since the crib mattress usually the same size so this is | | | | charge a premium because of the lack of competition. |
| a cost-effective option. | | | | - Also keep in mind that a standard crib sheet is 52 |
| - The bed is lower so its easy to get into and out of. If | | | | inches x 27 inches. If your child is in the higher |
| you are afraid that your kid could fall out, you can get | | | | percentiles the timeframe for the use of the bed is |
| a toddler bed with guardrails that will prevent that. | | | | going to be even shorter. |
| These railings can also provide a sense of safety to | | | | |