This weekend, we decided to put David in a regular twin bed instead of his pack and play. He could have stayed in his pack and play for a while longer, but I wanted to get him out of there before he learned to climb out and so that it wouldn't be a big deal for us to use the pack and play for the new baby come August. It turns out, that the change was the right one at the right time.
He loved his new bed from the start. We set it up after his bath for bedtime (we just put the mattress on the floor). He pretty much wore himself out climbing all over it while we read scriptures. When we told him it was time for bed, he climbed right in and let us tuck him in. He laid there as we left, although, a few minutes later he was crying at the door. The crying only lasted 5 or so minutes though, which was amazing! I was expecting screaming for at least half an hour. When we went in to check on him later, we had to chuckle when we found him lying on his back in the middle of his room. I also have to say, when I went in to get him up the next morning, he was just sitting on his bed, cuddling with his blanket. So cute!
Yesterday, we got to try out the new bed for nap time. I've been expecting this to be the most difficult part of the transition, but it went really well. There was no screaming or crying. There wasn't even any hints that he was running around his room.
Morning nap today is less than successful in that so far, he's not sleeping, but he's at least happy.
I have to say, I feel so happy and blessed that this transition is going remarkably well so far. That's not to say that I think that it's always going to be this easy. I still expect him to go crying to the door after we put him in bed, but I'm always glad when he doesn't.
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It's always a guess as to when to make the transition. I love the confinement of a crib but there comes a time to move forward. Good for you that it's working well so far and that your expectations are reasonable! He is such a cutie!
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