We are finally ready to convert my sons crib to a toddler bed. We want to do it today but I can't decide if I should do it this morning so that his first time in it is naptime or this afternoon so that his first time in it is bedtime. Has anyone had better luck or a specific experience with nap versus bedtime?
Overall my feeling is that he will do great in the toddler bed I just want to make it as seamless as possible.
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We did bedtime because DD climbed out at naptime and we went out and bought a new bed that afternoon. The first night she slept on the floor after crying for 10 minutes. She's had no trouble since.
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We did nighttime as he was a bit better consistently falling asleep. No issues with either after a day or two. Took a little longer to fall asleep the first two nights but all fine.
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We did bedtime and actually skipped nap that day (by happenstance). He was exhausted and the transition went without a hitch.
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He'll be more tired at night and I'm guessing it'll be darker, so I think that'll be the easiest way to start out.
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@ShootingStar: @LBee: @muffinsmuffins: @Mrs. Pickle: thank you, this is the way I was leaning too. He generally is more consistent with night time sleep (he's a great napper but at almost 3 he can sometimes goof off at naptime).
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We did night time as well. She was already starting to fight naps when we switched her so night time was easier. I worried about it but it ended up being a completely seamless switch.
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bedtime is much better than nap. We're still struggling getting her down for naps in the big kid bed but bedtime is a bit better.
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We did the opposite.... When we moved DD1 to her own room/bed we started with nap time to get her used to the environment. She was 2 months from 2.
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We started with nap so he wasn't as scared at bedtime. Even if he got a crappy nap (I think he settled after 20 minutes the first day), it would be fine since he'd be extra tired for bed.
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