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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye
If your toddler reaches a certain height, it is always prudent to transition him or her from the crib to a bed. This is since of the high risk of your toddler falling, climbing or jumping out of the crib.
However, many parents also find severe to decide when they should let their child graduate straight to a twin bed or should they start with a toddler bed. When you are wondering what you should do, consider the following elements if you make your decision.
Readiness
Not every child finds it easy to move from the crib to a bed. Some go through the transition without a fuss whilst others would put up a fight to keep their crib. If your toddler shows signs that he or she is reluctant to move to a heavy bed, then you might like to start with a toddler bed first. This is because a toddler bed is small and feels snug compared to a twin or full-sized bed. Furthermore, there are many cute toddler bed designs that appeal to kids of that age group. This may go a long way in helping your child to make the transition.
Independence
You have to bear in mind that an adult bed is higher from the ground. if your toddler has not reached a height or made the ability to get on and off a twin bed on his or her own, you would be more adept off with a toddler bed. Such a bed is low to the ground and a toddler can easily get on and off it without much difficulty. if you insist on getting a twin bed, at least check the height of the mattress basis from the ground. Because different beds have different heights, check this aspect before buying one for your young child.
Bed Rails
Most toddlers require a bed that is “boxed” in. This is to prevent them from rolling off the bed since they have yet to develop the ability to stay within the bed boundaries tho' asleep. Toddler beds come with built in bed rails that keep them safe and secure. When you do decide to get a twin bed instead of a toddler bed for your child, then you would need to purchase the bed rails separately. However, you would then need to do excess research on this item as not all bed rails are the same when it comes to quality and safety level.
Practicality
Most parents are reluctant to buy a toddler bed since of the short-term nature of its use. Usually, toddler beds can only be used until your child reaches the age of five or fifty pounds in weight. Bearing that in mind, you would have to evaluate the physical size of your child whenever you make your purchase decision. whenever you suspect that your child would quickly outgrow a toddler bed, then you might like to purchase an adult bed instead. Otherwise, you would have to buy another bed sooner than you expect.
In summary, whether you decide to purchase a toddler bed or a twin bed, always be aware of safety issues. Different kids develop at a different pace and as a parent; you would be the best judge of the type of bed most suitable for your little one.
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