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    When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    Hi! What is the right age to move a mature 3 year old from a toddler bed to a twin bed? I know, it is a dumb question. No, I don't have anyone else to ask.
    My own mom passed away, and I have kept a low profile lately for safety reasons. Can I borrow another mom for a little while for that parenting advise? TY, Joy

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    I Moved My Son From A Toddler Bed To A Big Boy Bed At 3 But He Is A Big 3 Yr Old!! I Asked Him If He Wanted To Be A Big Boy And Get Rid Of His Little Boy Bed.he Was All Excited!! I Let Him Pick Out His Sheet And Everything!! So Now He Is A Big Boy In A Big Boy Bed With Sponge Bob Everywhere!!!
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    I really don't think there is a "right" age. Once my youngest was FINALLY getting a little big for the toddler bed we moved him to the twin.(i think it was the summer he turned 3) He actually really liked it because he got to pick out new sheets. There are alot more choices in twin bedding than toddler. We ended up with Spongebob I bet you little one will do just fine in the big bed just make it fun for him/her! Good Luck!

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    I put Taylor in a twin bed when she was 18 months. Terra was 2 I think.
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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    Every child is different. My son went from crib to a twin size bed at one year old. I know it sounds young but he was climbing out of the crib. I decided it was time for safety reasons and he was ready I guess. Never had a problem with him getting up at night. He did very well.
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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    My kids never had a toddler bed. Don't think they were around then. I think my son was around 2 when he went from the baby bed to single bed. He really didn't roll out of bed.
    My daughter must have been close to around the age of 2 as well. She did roll out of bed a couple of times. So I took her mattress from her baby bed and slid it under the single bed. At night I pulled it out that way if she rolled out of bed she hit another mattress. During the day I slid it under the single bed.
    I would think he is ready for a single bed.

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    no specific age but i would say the best answer is..if they have no accidents in there sleep than a regular bed is fine, if they still pee the bed- keep them in the toddler bed until they physically outgrow the bed,that way you'll have more time to get the bladder working

    if you have a kid that moves around alot in thier sleep it may also be better to keep them in a bed closer to the ground, but they do make mesh sides to put on a regular bed,and you can put one side up against the wall.

    my son went to a regular bed at age 3,mostly because we moved out of state and didn't pack the toddler bed and didn't see any reason in buying a new one, seemed to make sence to get one he wouldn't grow out of since he was so tall.
    my daughter never had a toddler bed, she went to a regular mattress on the floor shortly after her first birthday because she was a crazy baby! she would climb on things and it scared me, she could get in or out of anything so i just layed the crib mattress on the floor until we moved and then got her a regular mattress,not sure when she got the frame..i think shortly after her 2cd birthday

    my youngest is still in her toddler bed and will be until we move, she will be 3 in july. i don't want to have to pack anything so i plan on getting her a bed and put it right into where ever we move and selling the toddler one..she is pretty short,like 18th percentile so there is no chance of her outgrowing it anytime soon

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    My 3 oldest didn't have toddlers beds. They went to twin beds around 2 1/2- 3 years old. My youngest was about 3 when he outgrew his toddler bed.

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    well, the toddler bed I have states that the child should be less than 50 pounds and no older than 5. hth's - I just wish mine would use it for more than putting her stuff toys to sleep, lol
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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    That's my problem. DD is too big for bed, and doesn't look comfy. I'd say bed is servicable, but she keeps sleeping on the couch, claiming "bed too swmall, not feel good." Thank you for everyone's advise. I am going to start looking around Pittsburgh for a new bed. May not be able to pay for it all right away, so will look for a place with financing options. Anyways, really appreciate the help. Bed still in good condition, so will freecycle it once I have a replacement.

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    Re: When to switch 3 yr old from toddler bed to big bed?

    My mom never put us in toddler beds. My brother and I went to straight to the twin bed. She kept this plastic mattress cover on the bed, in case of accidents. Not sure what age we were though.
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