A new big boy bed or crib?

Posted By Aimee on August 15, 1999 at 17:22:43
Our family is expecting our 2nd child in about 6 weeks.  We have a 19 mo old now.  He has no problems at all going to bed, actually asks at night to go "ni-night."  He loves his crib and has known no other bed, since we have never had him sleep in our bed.  He is perfectly content to stay in there during a quick shower, too.  With the new baby coming, we are wondering when the best time is to convert him to a "big boy" bed.  Since he is so attached to his crib, we don't want him to be upset at the inevitable time that his sibling takes over the crib, but we are a bit apprehensive of making the transition before the baby is born since he doesn't seem "ready."  We were considering just using a bassinet for the baby for a couple months and keeping our son in the crib till he's 22 mos or so.  When will we know when he's "ready" for a big bed and what is the right time to make the transition, before the baby comes or after?  How can we make the transition as easy as possible for him?  Thank you!  










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