I woke up in the morning a few weeks ago hearing a “dang” — my way of spelling the sound of both her feet landing on the floor — I was stunt of how she manage to “ninja” her way out so delicately while just like a cat would do landed on all four — in her case on all two.
My daughter has been climbing out of her crib for 2 months now and it has come a habit of hers more recently she has increased her will to “jump out”. The first time she did it in the morning from the travel crib which isn't as high as her crib we have in our home.
Is my daughter ready to transition to a toddler bed ? I mean she has been developing some ninja skills I never thought a toddler could have ! Am I the only one ?
I have read countless blog and parents website researching clues and informations regarding “add ons” such as pop ups tents, safety nets etc etc to the crib to safely keep her from climbing out -- who btw all have controversial reviews. Some say when they reach a certain height or age it is a cue to make the change. Others say it should be when your child is able to climb out of her cot.
As some of you may know, we have been co-sleeping since birth. When she began crawling I simply brought her crib next to my side of the bed to allow her to be safe and it has remain this way, luckily because I don’t know what would happen if she wasn't next to our bed whenever she decided to climb out.. The “good” thing is that when she does it, she lands on our bed. I have tried everything. Acknowledging her feelings, “prepping” her for bedtime, nurse her until she's sound asleep, extending her nightly routine, putting her to sleep when she is exhausted which isn't the best - I am aware - it makes my personal evening rituals to “unwind” much shorter and a tired child isn't very joyful to be around either.
Last night was a failure to launch, I kept her up until 2200 when her bedtime is 2030 because when I did put her to bed at her “usual time” after nursing her, she climbed out at least 6 times before I decide to keep her up — which turned into me watching the monitor like a hawk and running to our bedroom like Forest Gump. Not fun.
By 10 sharp she walk herself to our bed, I followed her, nurse her to sleep and lay her down into her crib. I thought I was done for the night but little that I knew - new mum that I am - she climbed four more times — or attempted 3 and succeeded 1. After the first time of the second attempt ( to put her to sleep ) I guess you could say I had an epiphany… I stood next the her bed until she was deeply asleep aka blocking her from actually climbing out and landing on our bed. She wasn't happy but as default to be exhausted she “gave up” easily. Poor thing.
Tonight there was no attempt to climb out. She went to bed at 2100 without a sound but I have this feeling that this isn't over. I know she will do it again. Is she ready for her own “big girl bed” ? I look online what kind of options we have and I am frankly worried to transfer her, for the only reason that this child of mine moves A LOT when she sleeps and it seems those small bed bumpers will not protect her when she moves around. I can baby proof the room in which she will be sleeping, add gates for her safety and not wondering around the house unsupervised but what about when everyone is asleep ? I know I am not the first mum to go through such transition and that inevitably it will happen. I just want what is best for my daughter, I don’t want to rush her into something she isn't ready but I need her to be safe. Both options aren't making me feel like she would be. What to do, what to do ?
Beeeemum
Is my daughter ready to transition to a toddler bed ? I mean she has been developing some ninja skills I never thought a toddler could have ! Am I the only one ?
I have read countless blog and parents website researching clues and informations regarding “add ons” such as pop ups tents, safety nets etc etc to the crib to safely keep her from climbing out -- who btw all have controversial reviews. Some say when they reach a certain height or age it is a cue to make the change. Others say it should be when your child is able to climb out of her cot.
As some of you may know, we have been co-sleeping since birth. When she began crawling I simply brought her crib next to my side of the bed to allow her to be safe and it has remain this way, luckily because I don’t know what would happen if she wasn't next to our bed whenever she decided to climb out.. The “good” thing is that when she does it, she lands on our bed. I have tried everything. Acknowledging her feelings, “prepping” her for bedtime, nurse her until she's sound asleep, extending her nightly routine, putting her to sleep when she is exhausted which isn't the best - I am aware - it makes my personal evening rituals to “unwind” much shorter and a tired child isn't very joyful to be around either.
Last night was a failure to launch, I kept her up until 2200 when her bedtime is 2030 because when I did put her to bed at her “usual time” after nursing her, she climbed out at least 6 times before I decide to keep her up — which turned into me watching the monitor like a hawk and running to our bedroom like Forest Gump. Not fun.
By 10 sharp she walk herself to our bed, I followed her, nurse her to sleep and lay her down into her crib. I thought I was done for the night but little that I knew - new mum that I am - she climbed four more times — or attempted 3 and succeeded 1. After the first time of the second attempt ( to put her to sleep ) I guess you could say I had an epiphany… I stood next the her bed until she was deeply asleep aka blocking her from actually climbing out and landing on our bed. She wasn't happy but as default to be exhausted she “gave up” easily. Poor thing.
Tonight there was no attempt to climb out. She went to bed at 2100 without a sound but I have this feeling that this isn't over. I know she will do it again. Is she ready for her own “big girl bed” ? I look online what kind of options we have and I am frankly worried to transfer her, for the only reason that this child of mine moves A LOT when she sleeps and it seems those small bed bumpers will not protect her when she moves around. I can baby proof the room in which she will be sleeping, add gates for her safety and not wondering around the house unsupervised but what about when everyone is asleep ? I know I am not the first mum to go through such transition and that inevitably it will happen. I just want what is best for my daughter, I don’t want to rush her into something she isn't ready but I need her to be safe. Both options aren't making me feel like she would be. What to do, what to do ?
Beeeemum