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Time for a big bed??

Clair K15837

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 09:04

DH and I made the awful mistake of letting DD sleep with us a while ago when she was sick and she's now decided that she prefers our bed to her cot. We have considered using Cecile but know we'd both battle with the cry it out method. I'm also not sure it's worthwhile getting her back in her cot at the age of 22 months. Do you think we'd have more luck moving her into her own, "big girl" bed complete with new bedding and a big fuss? Of course she'll try climbing off and coming into our room but we'll have to go the Super Nanny route then and keep walking her back to her own bed. Either way, we know we have our work cut out for us. Any thoughts/suggestions?
<em>edited by Clair K on 19/09/2011</em>

Clair K15837

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 13:19

Thanks HAK. Definitely something worth considering x

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Hello.Again.Kitty

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 12:38

Unfortunately the options are: lose the bed to guests for a few days maybe twice/three times a year and have a camp out on a mattress in Mom and Dad's room or lose half her bedroom permanently to a younger sibling who will need night feeds until older or give up the playroom she uses everyday. I can't see us opting for a bigger house so we thought loosing her bed just a few days a year made the most sense? More so I think than a guest room standing empty for most of the year. edited by Clair K on 20/09/2011 true, although there'd be absolutely nothing wrong with the children sharing their room. It's a very modern (and wealthy) thing to have a room for every small child... it's not like they need privacy really, and I'm guessing you'd have the newborn in with you for the first few months while things settle. We've got both in the same room and it's so cute in the morning hearing them play together and then DD will say "shall we go and wake mummy up now?" and they both trundle out... and jump on me! At the end of the day, it's what works for you.

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Clair K15837

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 11:22

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 10:30

I must admit *blush* that the double bed would also be for family and friends later on when we lose our current guest bedroom to a nursery for baby no. 2. Hmm.. so in that scenario DD would not only have to deal with all the emotions associated with bubs #2, but also would feel doubly "downgraded" by having her lovely Big Big bed taken over for guests? [i'>That[/i'> is properly setting yourself up for trouble!

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Clair K15837

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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 09:09

Heh heh...ashc is right...you'll have to start charging HAK! Really appreciate the response though and the "start as you mean to continue" advice makes so much sense. I must admit *blush* that the double bed would also be for family and friends later on when we lose our current guest bedroom to a nursery for baby no. 2. This planning ahead thing is hard work! Anyway thanks again and good luck to you ashc and Maplemimi.

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 20:18

I see a business opportunity HAK :) I can see the card now,"parenting consultant, EW celebrity;) " rofl! If only you guys knew! I'm going to have to grow a few more heads for all the hats I'm juggling!

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ashc17787

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 15:50

I see a business opportunity HAK :) I can see the card now,"parenting consultant, EW celebrity;) "

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 15:11

[slightly surreal being requested! lol'> Tbh, start as you mean to continue and again, it's a very lucky toddler who gets a double bed to accommodate its shenanigans. If they hate their cot, then move them to a big bed. I went for low toddler beds in both cases just to make the transition easier. DD moved when she was 19 months old and DS when he as 2. Yes, they'll fall out a bit (so put a duvet underneath to catch their fall) and will sometimes sleep the wrong way round, but hey... as long as they're safe, it's fine. Getting out of bed repeatedly is always a potential issue, but my experience is that it really depends on the child. DD would always get out, put her foot around the door or whatever to get our attention and we'd need to march her back... to the extent that we put a stairgate at her door for the first few months. With DS, the stairgate was there, but after the novelty wore off (2 weeks), it wasn't needed - he's always been a creature of habit, so once he's in bed, he won't get out and will be asleep within 10 minutes (if he's left alone - the joy of 2 kids sharing a room!). Also, work out what you're willing to accept - kiddo climbing into the parents bed in the early hours of the morning isn't good, but climbing in to wake them up at the crack of dawn might be! Everyone will do mornings differently - some will teach their children not to come out of their room before 7 o'clock, others at whatever time, or others still will teach them how to turn the telly on by themselves! [guess which I fall into!'> Clair, as you say, get one thing out of the way and settled before you embark upon the next. There's no big rush.

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Clair K15837

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 13:14

Thanks Ladies. HAK - sorry for singling you out but can you (or any of the other Moms) share some of your wisdom with ashc, Maplemimi and myself? DD moves around a lot too so to be honest, I've even considered a double, but very low bed with side rails. Hopefully it's the space she likes and not having DH & I around :( Please stop me if I'm about to make a bad situation worse! Just thought it could be good to get this sorted and her settled now before the potty training stage rolls around. TIA x <em>edited by Clair K on 19/09/2011</em>

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 12:23

im having the same problem. he just hates his cot, even though i turned it into a a bed and removed the rails (i added safe guards on the side). he now sleeps everynight on the sofa bed. its wide so when he turns around and does his acrobatic moves at night he has no obstacles. im sure theres a better way to solve this, he shouldnt sleep on the sofa bed forever!!

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ashc17787

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Latest post on 19 September 2011 - 11:20

DD sleeps with us now and am moving her out so am thinking the same thing. I had moved her into her toddler bed but feel like its not enough room for my lil thrasher if that makes any sense. Am actually considering buying her a bigger bed :) No advice, sorry! But watching thread closely.

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