southpawboston
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our DD1 started climbing out of her crib a few days ago, and even hurt herself slightly one time while doing it.
we decided as of today it was time to remove the side rail which converts it into a toddler bed. during the day, she loved it! she was able to hop into and out of bed at will. but once we tucked her in for the night, she kept getting out and walking out of her room... something she was never able to do before. now she's coming up with all sorts of excuses for leaving her room... needs more water, heard a noise, needs a diaper change... all of which are false claims.
we did get her a few books over the last few weeks about moving up to a "big girl bed", knowing this day would be imminent... she seemed receptive and enjoyed the books. and starting the day she first climbed out, we started getting her used to the idea that we were going to make her bed into a big girl bed.
what do we do? do we put the rail back on? help!! she's awake right now and we don't know what to do!
we decided as of today it was time to remove the side rail which converts it into a toddler bed. during the day, she loved it! she was able to hop into and out of bed at will. but once we tucked her in for the night, she kept getting out and walking out of her room... something she was never able to do before. now she's coming up with all sorts of excuses for leaving her room... needs more water, heard a noise, needs a diaper change... all of which are false claims.
we did get her a few books over the last few weeks about moving up to a "big girl bed", knowing this day would be imminent... she seemed receptive and enjoyed the books. and starting the day she first climbed out, we started getting her used to the idea that we were going to make her bed into a big girl bed.
what do we do? do we put the rail back on? help!! she's awake right now and we don't know what to do!