Transitioning from cot to toddler bed

We transitioned him at 13 months because he was always so fidgety. We didn't really do a build up. We took the sides of his bed during the day so he could have a play around on it and explore. He loved it. We used a duvet for the floor at night so if he fell out he had a soft landing but besides that we didn't do much prep. I think the key thing is to make sure they can get back in bed when they fall out. Another thing to consider would be whether you leave the door ajar or not. Because then you have to think about making sure the stair gates are closed at the stairs etc.

thank you this has been helpful. I’ve made it as secure as possible (locks on clothes drawers etc) his cot goes down to a floor bed so that should be ok. I’m just worried about him keep getting up and down all night. I’ve gotten so used to having a full night sleep 😂

We transitioned at 2 years, she also didn’t show any interest at climbing out but thought 2 years old was the perfect age as she was already day time potty trained ect. We just took the sides off her cot and added a bed guard, she wasn’t even bothered & still didn’t even attempt to get out her bed, she’s now 3.5 years old in just a regular bed with no guard and still to this day has never got out of bed until the morning😂

I looked at the bed guards but I don’t think I’m going bother with one as I just know he’ll climb over it 😂🤦🏼‍♀️
How did you get them used to a duvet? My LO moves around so much in his sleep, I’m anxious that he’ll get stuck under it x

she had a duvet & pillow from 18 months. She was a nightmare at moving around all the time ect but as soon as she got given a pillow & duvet (still in a cot) she started sleeping just like us, on her back & sides. She hasn’t slept on her tummy since.

I think I’ll try him with his duvet for naps to start with while he’s still in his cot. Did you tuck it all under so it didn’t move much?

yep, I still tuck bottom & both sides in under mattress now at the age of 3.5 years😂 x

thank you 😊 I think I’ll feel less anxious once I do it x

yeah and he’ll feel so snuggly, warm & comfy! We did pillow & duvet in cot from 18 months until 2 years, took the sides off with bed guard at 2 years-3years and then just did regular bed with no guard at 3 years all with pillow & duvet x

it was my plan to try him with his duvet for his nap today but he decided he wanted an early nap and his bedding wasn’t dry 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ll try again tomorrow x

haha that’s just soooo typical isn’t it! X

yeah it is! He usually only has one nap but today he decided he wanted to go to bed at 10! 😂 x

We waited until he was well over 2 - definitely wouldn’t have been ready before that x

my son done it for one night a few times but soon learnt that he couldn't get out of bed until the morning. You might get a rough couple of nights but it won't be forever. Also in regards to the duvet and moving. I think taking the sides of the cot actually help them to move less as they are more aware that they could fall out. My son used to move around so much that some of his positions were hilarious but honestly he doesn't move around as much. We tuck one side in but not the other as we want to give him the freedom to move around a little. He absolutely loves his pillow and duvet and likes to tuck himself in.