https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:57:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767610 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:35:32 +0000 gingerbebe 2767610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767603 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:29:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2767603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767602 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 11:22:47 +0000 Banana330 2767602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767562 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:04:41 +0000 catlady 2767562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767552 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:50:06 +0000 SweetiePie 2767552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767549 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:44:03 +0000 ShootingStar 2767549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767546 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:42:25 +0000 LBee 2767546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did bedtime and actually skipped nap that day (by happenstance). He was exhausted and the transition went without a hitch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767545 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:29:22 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2767545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767535 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:45:01 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2767535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-sleep-in-converted-toddler-bed-nap-or-nighttime#post-2767532 Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:34:01 +0000 SweetiePie 2767532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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?<br /> Overall my feeling is that he will do great in the toddler bed I just want to make it as seamless as possible. </p>