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Moving into a HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed Review & Giveaway

26th June 2015 By Susan Mann 220 Comments

Starbright Toddler Bed
Starbright Toddler Bed

Moving your little one from a cot to a toddler bed it a big step for both the child and the parents. From the your baby looking like he or she is getting too big for the cot to looking teeny tiny in a big toddler bed. It’s a step to your baby getting that big bigger and another step of independence. But, it’s an exciting step.

Preparing for the move

Aria loved her cot and her room and when we added the HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed and removed her cot she was so excited. “My big girl smoothie bed” she kept saying. She still calls her duvet a smoothie. How did we do it? A few weeks before we got the bed we asked Aria if she’d like a big girl bed and explained what it would be like. We let her try out the boys beds and she picked out her own duvet cover. She picked a Frozen one. Her own “Frozen smoothie”. She was looking forward to it and couldn’t wait for it to be built.

Assembly of the Bed

I decided I would assemble the HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed myself, men don’t follow instructions do they? And I wanted this done right, shhhh hopefully my husband doesn’t read this! I took out the instructions and began to follow. It didn’t take long, one mistake was made, but quickly fixed. An hour later and it’s ready. The HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed doesn’t come with a mattress, but it takes a standard size cotbed mattress (140cm x 69cm) so it’s easy to purchase and the same with the sheets and duvet.

Moving In

Aria couldn’t wait to sleep in her new bed. We set it up with her duvet, books, favourite soft toys and Euan the dreamsheep. The built-in side table is fantastic for her books, drink or to sit on while reading. We put her two favourite books and she jumped straight in. I think the preparation and explanation was key to her having a smooth transition from cot to toddler bed. She never looked back and was settled from the first night.

StarBright Toddler Bed
StarBright Toddler Bed

What we love

The toddler bed is a great size for getting in and out of when you are little. Don’t try it as an adult, it’s comfortable and difficult to get out. The bed looks great. It’s sleek, white, shiny and the cloud shaped headboard makes it look cute and a little different. I love the nightlight that is built in, it gives off a wonderful, comforting glow and the stars look beautiful. Plus it’s on a fifteen minute timer, so you don’t have to worry about switching it off. The side panels are great for the transition from cot to toddler bed, it gives some reassurance and comfort, but still give that bit of independence. Aria has only ever fallen out this bed once and it was because she fell asleep at the wrong end. The table is a great idea, you can put on another light, books, teddies and it’s even designed for an adult to sit on. Yes it’s strong enough. The bed itself is very sturdy, there is no flimsiness about it.  It really is a well made and designed bed.

Stars
Stars

Final Thoughts

Aria slept every night since in her HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed and never once asked to go back into her cot. We have had a few issues with her sleeping due to illness, etc but that had nothing to do with the bed. Toddlers being toddlers. She loves the fact she can lie in it, it’s her big girl bed and she loves the light. Her brother loves it too and likes to sneak in and read a book or two with her. The StarBright Todder Bed is priced at £149.99 and is available online, in several large retailers and Argos. I think the price is excellent for how well it’s made, looks and the little extras. I am very impressed with this bed.

Bedtime reading
Bedtime reading

Giveaway

I have given me the change to give one of my readers a chance to win their very own HelloHomeStarBright Toddler Bed (please note there is no mattress included) Enter via the rafflecopter below and it ends on Friday 24th July 2015. Good luck to you all.

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Disclaimer:- I was given a bed to review for my honest opinion.

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Comments

  1. kim neville says

    26th June 2015 at 12:54 pm

    We had to get a side barrier for bed as our son kept moving around too much and fell out in his sleep

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  2. Tracy K Nixon says

    26th June 2015 at 3:04 pm

    Try just letting your little one have naps in their new bed for a while, before you give night-times a whirl!

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  3. Kaci Soderstrom says

    26th June 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Introduce it gradually and try to make it a fun experience

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  4. kim plant says

    26th June 2015 at 5:39 pm

    keep prasing them that they are now going into a big girls/boys bed x

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  5. Natalie Russell says

    26th June 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Allow them to choose their duvet cover and other options so they feel involved

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  6. Tracy Hanley says

    26th June 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Lots of there fav teddys

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  7. Nickles83 says

    26th June 2015 at 8:37 pm

    We dropped down the side of the cot the week before. also character bedding

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  8. Mrs Smith says

    26th June 2015 at 9:26 pm

    Definitely let them choose their own duvet!

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  9. susan thornton says

    27th June 2015 at 8:57 am

    Tell them they’ll have more room for their toys on a big girls/boys bed x

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  10. Martina Pichova says

    27th June 2015 at 12:37 pm

    make the bed weeks or even months before you expect them to sleep in it and have it in the bedroom alongside the cot, so they get used to it – they can use it for day naps or just playing during the day, before they use it for the night

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  11. Paula Readings says

    27th June 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Lots of ‘Big boy/girl’ talk & praise.

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  12. Claire Woods says

    28th June 2015 at 8:24 am

    Let them do it slowly at their own pace.

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  13. Katrina Chambers says

    28th June 2015 at 10:54 am

    Don’t rush it, we did it at 20 months and felt it was too early.

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  14. leanne williams says

    28th June 2015 at 6:27 pm

    do it slowly at their own pace

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  15. Elizabeth Hinds says

    28th June 2015 at 6:37 pm

    Don’t feel pressured to do it too soon by other people – take it at your child’s pace and make it as relaxed and as fun as possible for them 🙂

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  16. Samantha Wheeler says

    28th June 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Do it when everyone is ready!

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  17. Andrew Stockton says

    28th June 2015 at 6:44 pm

    Make it fun and do it at their pace, patience may be required

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  18. Kahanka says

    28th June 2015 at 7:02 pm

    This is such a cute bed!

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  19. caroline walliss says

    28th June 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Make it a fun and exciting new experience with their favourite things aroung them.x

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  20. melanie stirling says

    28th June 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Put familiar things on their new bed such as a favourite blanket and teddy bear.

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  21. lori says

    28th June 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Lots of praise and take it slow

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  22. lisa evans says

    28th June 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Don’t rush them, keep to the your usual bedtime routine

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  23. Siobhan Davis says

    28th June 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Make it cosy and make it exciting for them x

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  24. Laura K says

    28th June 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Make it an adventure but stick to usual bedtime routine and have some familiar items such as cuddly toys so its not too strange.

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  25. Alana Walker says

    28th June 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Go for it, you might be surprised how ready they are for it, even though they might not seem ready for a big bed.x

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  26. Justine Meyer says

    28th June 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Get them involved in choosing their own bedding x

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  27. DAWN HULL says

    28th June 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Introduce the idea gradually so they have time to adjust.

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  28. Lorraine Tinsley says

    28th June 2015 at 8:21 pm

    I put my daughter’s cot bed in the other room where her big girl bed was. I let her sleep in the cot bed with the side off for a few nights and I let her get into her big girl bed, but with no pressure. Then after a few nights I asked her if she wanted to sleep in her big girl bed and she got in no problem and slept in it.

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  29. TracyJo says

    28th June 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Buy a nice new duvet set, with one of their favorite characters, ours was Peppa Pig x

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  30. Emma Gibson says

    28th June 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Just do it.

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  31. ✰★ღ Kayleigh ✰★ღ says

    28th June 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Don’t rush them

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  32. Kat Glynn says

    29th June 2015 at 2:54 pm

    We put the cot by the side of the toddler bed for a couple of weeks, and he ended up choosing the bed on his own 🙂

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  33. Jenny Brady says

    29th June 2015 at 3:28 pm

    I bought fresh new bedding and made sure we stayed on the bed together playing for a little while before bed and that all her favourite teddies were around her. Funnily enough, my little girl preferred a bed anyway so think I got lucky there!

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  34. Gemma Brown says

    29th June 2015 at 5:02 pm

    let them pick a duvet cover themselves

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  35. Chestnut says

    29th June 2015 at 7:41 pm

    let them pick some new bedding

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  36. Marie says

    29th June 2015 at 9:05 pm

    None yet – but going to try soon!

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  37. fluffypinkmarshmallow says

    29th June 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Let them choose their own bed and bedding.

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  38. Pm Liu says

    29th June 2015 at 11:00 pm

    I put our little ones cotbed right next to our bed & took the side touching our bed down, that way should she want to she climbs into our bed, this hasn’t happened very often. My little ones loves sleeping in her own cotbed now that we’ve given her the option to climb into our bed, she quite happily falls asleep in her cotbed

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  39. Jo Carroll says

    30th June 2015 at 11:09 am

    You can use a little reverse psychology as in put the toddler bed by the cot a while before you transfer little’un over so he or she gets used to it being there and tell them they aren’t to sleep in it as it’s for their teddies. Move the teddies into it a couple at a time and by the end of the week your tot will be screaming to join them 😉

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  40. Lee Gardner says

    30th June 2015 at 12:09 pm

    defrinately involve them in buying stuff for the bed, also explain that its a big boys bed, kids normally want to feel all grown up to want to move to a proper bed

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  41. Isabell Whitenstall says

    1st July 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Explain it a big boys bed and big boys can choose their own covers

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  42. Tammy Tudor says

    1st July 2015 at 9:55 pm

    make it exciting by involving them, let them help pick the bed, bedding and make them feel proud to be making the big move 🙂

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  43. Samantha O'D says

    2nd July 2015 at 9:13 am

    Have patience, I lost count of the number of times I put my daughter back in bed after she got out and ran around the house, she gave up after a while

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  44. Eva Trelfa says

    2nd July 2015 at 9:49 am

    Let them chose their new bedding and make it exctiting, they will feel more settled.

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  45. Kat Lucas says

    2nd July 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Spend plenty of time letting them play in it to get comfortable before sleeping and talk about it when they sleep in it to help get rid of any worries before moving into it

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  46. Natalie Crossan says

    2nd July 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Get them involved and let them pick the bedding

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  47. MrRichTea says

    3rd July 2015 at 11:29 am

    Make it a fun thing, don’t stress!

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  48. Samantha Loughlin says

    3rd July 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Never make bedtime stressful read stories and cuddles

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  49. Leanne Lunn says

    3rd July 2015 at 10:05 pm

    Bedding they love, make them feel secure with everything they want from there cot.

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  50. Gemma Surtees says

    4th July 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Let them help choose the bed and/or bedding

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  51. Laura Asplin says

    5th July 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Make it familiar by including their fave teddies

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  52. Janet says

    5th July 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Children pick up on your anxiety the best advice I can give is to relax and make it the fun adventure it is.

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  53. Kerry bennett says

    5th July 2015 at 10:03 pm

    I tired my out for the first night so they didn’t really notice!

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  54. Aaron Broad says

    8th July 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Just act like normal and they won’t make a big deal of it

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  55. Gemma Clark says

    10th July 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Just relax!

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  56. Rachel Hirst says

    11th July 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Such a wonderful prize! Thanks for adding your competition to this weeks #Competitionlinky

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  57. Karl Borowy says

    11th July 2015 at 9:45 pm

    stories hugs teddies

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  58. Mamavsteacher says

    12th July 2015 at 6:40 pm

    I haven’t got any tips yet… we’re just gearing up for the move!

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  59. lynn savage says

    13th July 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Don’t make a big deal of the move, act like it’s just another day

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  60. Gillian Hutchison says

    15th July 2015 at 10:04 pm

    do it on a quiet day so they are not too overwhelmed. Make sure the favourite blanket and teddy/dolly are in the bed too.

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  61. donna hale says

    16th July 2015 at 10:07 pm

    sit with them till they get used to being in there, gradually move out of the room when they settle themselves

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  62. laura says

    16th July 2015 at 11:08 pm

    Wonderful prize . Thanks for the chance 😊. Slowly introduce with “big” bed to them, start with naps then full nights 🙂

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  63. Cat Rockandrollpussycat Blog says

    16th July 2015 at 11:16 pm

    Try and make it a painfree as possible. Keep up with your normal routine. Bring the bed in and leve it in the room and allow the little one to explore before their expected to sleep in it

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  64. kristina trick says

    17th July 2015 at 9:00 am

    My little girl Skyla just turned two and I havn’t moved her yet.

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  65. lynn heath says

    17th July 2015 at 10:51 am

    I am about to move my youngest into her big girl bed and I have taken her to the shops and let her pick her own Duvet set and she is now getting excited about moving in with her big sister!

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  66. jbsguapa says

    17th July 2015 at 3:28 pm

    just do it -put a gate on the door and ignore them if they create! you can always put them in bed if they fall asleep by the door!

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  67. Sam Jane Aldworth says

    17th July 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Let them start having their naps in the bed so they get used to it.

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  68. Laura Kevo says

    17th July 2015 at 4:31 pm

    We didn’t move her too early so when we showed her the bed she was more than ready and bounded over to it – she was so excited to try it out she wanted to go to bed there and then! I don’t think there’s a right age, more that they’re ready. Agree that picking nice bedding is a good idea if they’re a little bit unsure x

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  69. Hannah Wood says

    17th July 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Dont just do it because you want them to make sure they are ready for it and show the signs.

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  70. Leigh Marea Boyle says

    17th July 2015 at 6:12 pm

    wait till there ready 100% and remember some are ready sooner then others dont compare x

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  71. Jess Powell says

    17th July 2015 at 6:28 pm

    None yet, it’s still ahead of us!

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  72. Jess Howliston says

    17th July 2015 at 7:07 pm

    Don’t rush the transition and let them become involved, let them pick the bed covers or a special teddy to go on the bed for example to make them feel involved and make fed feel special! x

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  73. kayleigh bates says

    17th July 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Be consistent

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  74. Laura-jane Raddy says

    17th July 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Ask them and make it their choice.

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  75. Annaloa Hilmarsdottir says

    17th July 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Let them choose the decorations and sit with them until they fall asleep.

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  76. Michaela Hannah says

    18th July 2015 at 4:53 am

    Put a safety gate on their door to avoid any stair accidents

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  77. Emma Fox says

    18th July 2015 at 7:37 am

    Let them play in their bed first so that they can get used to it.

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  78. laura stewart says

    18th July 2015 at 7:40 am

    take it a day at a time xx

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  79. Sarah Parkin says

    18th July 2015 at 9:41 am

    Let them choose their own bedding 🙂

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  80. Tara Davies says

    18th July 2015 at 9:41 am

    Make the move as soon as you can

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  81. Barbara Clarke says

    18th July 2015 at 9:55 am

    let them tell you when their ready, if they want to sleep in their new bed they’re more likely to stay there

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  82. Rebecca Cleary says

    18th July 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Don’t expect the transition to happen instantly, it takes a lot of effort and patience, make their bed one that they want so that they will want to stay in it and make sure you have a safety gate on their room, once they realise they can’t go far they will give up and stay in bed.
    Becci Cleary

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  83. Ruth Robinson says

    18th July 2015 at 3:58 pm

    lots of towys and a nice blanky

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  84. Yolanda Davis says

    18th July 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I remember telling my daughter that she was a big girl and needed a newc, big girls bed. We went shopping together and got some nice winnie the pooh bedding, curtains and accessories. She was brilliant and took to it straightaway.

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  85. Helen Booth says

    18th July 2015 at 7:47 pm

    They’re choice of bedding, and have the bed in their room for a few days before the big change – if there’s room that is!

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  86. Laura Linsey says

    18th July 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Talk about it, let them see the bed, choose bedding etc

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  87. Laura Anne Farnworth says

    18th July 2015 at 10:01 pm

    I had a single bed in the room for a while with the cot was in the room and i chose fun bedding.

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  88. Teresa Sheldon says

    19th July 2015 at 12:15 am

    Make it an adventure talk about it show them and tell them their mummy and daddys big girl/boy, and choose bright or fun bedding that they like

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  89. Sara Janeg says

    19th July 2015 at 8:58 am

    Let them pick their bedding, and talk about how exiting it is that are a big boy/girl now

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  90. Jamie says

    19th July 2015 at 11:11 am

    We’ve not hit that stage yet, but will be very soon; so its great reading everyone else’s comments; thanks 🙂

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  91. Jessica Woods says

    19th July 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Get them involved include some favourite bedding and make it look cosy and explain this helps them be a big girl/boy 🙂

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  92. Charlotte Pearson says

    19th July 2015 at 3:08 pm

    New bedding – make it exciting (@MummyFever)

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  93. Rebecca Lis says

    19th July 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Let them pick their own bedding, and only do it when they’re ready!

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  94. esme mccrubb says

    19th July 2015 at 6:39 pm

    wait till they are ready and avoid a time where any other change is happening in the house

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  95. Jadene says

    19th July 2015 at 7:27 pm

    We are thinking of doing this soon with our lb, been good to read the comments!

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  96. Rachel Butterworth says

    19th July 2015 at 7:53 pm

    Do it gradually, start by removing one side of the cot.

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  97. Corinne Peat says

    19th July 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Don’t rush it

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  98. Rich Moore says

    19th July 2015 at 9:15 pm

    Let them do it when they feel ready to

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  99. sarah james says

    19th July 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Build the bed up around a week before you want the little one to stay in it Spend nights before going to the cot reading and relaxing with them in the bed so they get used to it.

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  100. tammy says

    19th July 2015 at 10:03 pm

    We put the bed up in our sons room for a couple of weeks before he moved into it properly. He helped daddy put it together and for the first few days we put him for his nap in his cot then moved him so he woke up in his bed, then when we thought he was ready we just took the cot out and he was fine.

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  101. Amanda says

    19th July 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Do not pressurise them and only introduce a bed when you feel they are ready 🙂

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  102. Jayne K says

    20th July 2015 at 1:31 am

    Don’t rush it

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  103. Caroline Blaza says

    20th July 2015 at 7:13 am

    Be patient x

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  104. Sophie D says

    20th July 2015 at 8:58 am

    Get them excited to try the new bed and treat it like a reward for being a big girl/boy.

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  105. John Hannigan says

    20th July 2015 at 12:27 pm

    when you think their ready

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  106. Diane Radford says

    20th July 2015 at 2:41 pm

    We are looking at doing it soon. Most people said it is good if they are in there own room as soon as possible

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  107. Beckie Dufton says

    20th July 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Don’t rush the process, let the toddler do it in there own time and make it as stress free as possible!

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  108. Laura S says

    20th July 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Do it at a time when there is not much else going on, no other changes, to minimise them feeling unsettled as much as possible.

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  109. Melanie Edjourian says

    20th July 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Do it when they are ready, rushing a child can lead to a lot of resistance.

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  110. Lisa King says

    20th July 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Make it a fun experience for your child and let them help with picking out new duvet covers and even a new teddy for their new bed

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  111. Harley Richardson says

    21st July 2015 at 9:43 am

    Make it as fun as possible, letting them choose their own bedding helps x

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  112. Laura Whittle says

    21st July 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I let my girls pick their own bedding and put their soft toys on the bed, we had no problems, they were really excited.

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  113. Emily Mayo says

    21st July 2015 at 7:27 pm

    we bought our little boy some new big boy pyjamas and let him choose them we also let him choose is own duvet set and bought him a new bedtime story 🙂

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  114. fiona mcbride says

    21st July 2015 at 8:43 pm

    make it fun and involve them in picking the bed and accessories

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  115. Wendy Smith says

    21st July 2015 at 9:04 pm

    Put the bed in their room for a few days before and make moving seem like an adventure

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  116. Louise Overington says

    21st July 2015 at 9:12 pm

    We moved my son when we felt he was big enough. Trust your instincts you know your child x

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  117. Kirsty John says

    21st July 2015 at 9:25 pm

    I personally don’t have any tips as I don’t have kids but I know this would be very handy for my niece as she struggles staying in her bed all night but this one with the light is cool

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  118. amyjbeckett says

    21st July 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Its has to be exciting for the child – so cool bedding is a must

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  119. superscot says

    21st July 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Leave it until you think they are ready and let them choose their own beddihg.

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  120. karen says

    22nd July 2015 at 5:56 am

    perfect for my grandaughter Willow.set the bed up a week before so toddler is used to seeing it in their room maybe with a favourite teddy in then introduce the idea slowly

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  121. Sheila Sloan says

    22nd July 2015 at 9:07 am

    Try to make a routine with lots of cuddles and a story.

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  122. Gemma Middleton says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:11 am

    Allow the child to take ownership, let them choose when they want to do it and what bedding they like. Nice long story the first time and make sure they are tired out the first day.

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  123. Jennie Jackson Mse says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:26 am

    Let them choose their own bed and bedding and where they want the bed in their room

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  124. Mrs Broomfield says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:45 am

    When they’re escaping the cot with ease, it’s time to move to a toddler bed!

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  125. Samantha Ordway says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:59 am

    Make sure everything around them is calming & clean. Tell them a story each night about their fav things like I do with my daughter 🙂 x

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  126. Susan Trubey says

    22nd July 2015 at 12:42 pm

    I don’t have any tips. Parents will know when their child is ready and what they need.

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  127. Liam Bishop says

    22nd July 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Argh we are just looking at doing this soon so reading the tips with eagerness! From experience of talking to friends who have done it, I would suggest patience as a popular one!

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  128. castleton says

    22nd July 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Make sure their Special toy and they have it has an adventure together

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  129. Donna Large says

    22nd July 2015 at 4:10 pm

    let them choose there there own bedding

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  130. Andy Grange says

    22nd July 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Bedding of their choice.

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  131. Laura Nice says

    22nd July 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Start by removing half if the cot and let them choose there own bedding making it fun for them.

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  132. heathersimpson says

    22nd July 2015 at 7:21 pm

    keep them in their grobag/sleeping bag so they still feel nice and cosy

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  133. Diana says

    22nd July 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Just wait until they are ready, there’s no rush 🙂

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  134. Kristy Leanne Brown says

    22nd July 2015 at 9:29 pm

    Don’t panic, there isn’t a set time – do it when bubs is ready and not before

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  135. Monica Gilbert says

    22nd July 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Let them “help” you put the bed together so they feel involved in the transition.

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  136. Kal Wellman says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:26 pm

    take them the park, swimming , ride there bike wear them out lol x

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  137. Ellie Spider says

    22nd July 2015 at 11:51 pm

    prepare them for it by getting them a doll with a bed and moving the doll into it

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  138. Louise Walsh says

    23rd July 2015 at 12:11 am

    There’s no rush, you will know when they are ready x

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  139. vicki hennie says

    23rd July 2015 at 12:16 am

    get a toddler rail to prevent them falling out of bed x x

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  140. Jennifer Ingram says

    23rd July 2015 at 6:35 am

    Wait until the child is ready to move and don’t move too early. I don’t have any other tips as I am just thinking of moving my nearly 2 yo soon. I’m reading through the comments and definitely some great tips, thanks everyone.

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  141. Tricia Cowell says

    23rd July 2015 at 6:55 am

    Every child is different, I would say go with your instincts, you will know when your child is ready 🙂

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  142. Sallyanne Gooch says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:05 am

    My little girl has yet to move so i have found some other tips on here from mms with experience.

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  143. Heather says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:26 am

    Have some patience, it is a big step. Try and make it as fun and happy for them as possible

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  144. Josh says

    23rd July 2015 at 10:10 am

    Batman bedding of course!

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  145. Rachel Heap says

    23rd July 2015 at 10:37 am

    I wait till it gets darker in the evening as they are less likely to get out

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  146. Elaine B says

    23rd July 2015 at 11:21 am

    Story time!

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  147. Maria P says

    23rd July 2015 at 11:42 am

    let her choose the new bed and duvet

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  148. Emma Wolski says

    23rd July 2015 at 12:53 pm

    completely involve them in the prep work so it feels fun and special to convert!

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  149. Anthea Holloway says

    23rd July 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I would like some tips because I am having a nightmare with it at present!

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  150. Wendy Guy says

    23rd July 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Just be very patience this is a big step for a little person.

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  151. emma walters says

    23rd July 2015 at 1:33 pm

    make it as fun as possible & grown up

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  152. Caroline Buckley says

    23rd July 2015 at 1:43 pm

    We are about to do move my son into his toddler bed so I don’t have any tips as yet. However this blog has given me some great ideas!

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  153. stephanie lovatt says

    23rd July 2015 at 2:16 pm

    patience and stick with it, we are about to go through it for the 4th time

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  154. Lara Davis says

    23rd July 2015 at 2:58 pm

    keep your normal routine so its not so much of a change xx

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  155. Barbara Handley says

    23rd July 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Parents should move a baby from a cot to a bed before they are able to climb out of it on their own and possibly hurt themselves.

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  156. Clare Hubbard says

    23rd July 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Make sure all their teddies make the transition with them

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  157. Beccy Rowley says

    23rd July 2015 at 4:50 pm

    We are just thinking of moving my 17 month old out of her cot and into a bed so I haven’t got any tips, this blog is very helpful.

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  158. Cecilia Martin says

    23rd July 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Make sure they are ready and they feel comfortable with being on their own.

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  159. Lisa Houston says

    23rd July 2015 at 6:08 pm

    a lot of patience. spend time with them playing on the bed, reading and talking get them used to being on there

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  160. Allan Fullarton says

    23rd July 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Read a story.

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  161. AbbyP says

    23rd July 2015 at 6:42 pm

    We did it slowly, reading her bedtimes stories in the new room and let her decide when she wanted to sleep in it. She fell out a lot in the first week but is fine now –

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  162. Vicky Dunn says

    23rd July 2015 at 7:10 pm

    persevere with putting them back to bed if they keep getting out. it worked amazingly for us although it took many many weeks my twins now just get in bed and give cuddles and go straight to sleep.

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  163. Dan Todd says

    23rd July 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Try to make it an adventure to make the transition easier

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  164. Nancy Bradford says

    23rd July 2015 at 7:14 pm

    We have always gone with the old read them a story and help them get to sleep. Haven’t had any problems.

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  165. Jo Wakefield says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Try to make it fun and try to use the same blankets, covers etc so it still smells the same

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  166. Olivia Kirby says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I got Melody to choose her bedding a teeny new toy for going to bed with

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  167. Sammy says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Let them help choose their new bedding, it helps them be involved and get excited about the change!

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  168. Laura Craggs says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:24 pm

    We made sure to keep to his usual routine with the added excited of his new bedding

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  169. Kat Allinson says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:24 pm

    We weren’t entirely successful with our first child, but hopefully we will be better at it with my youngest daughter, she’s currently 17 months so not quite ready yet.

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  170. Em S says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:29 pm

    I read that picking new bedding the toddler enjoys is crucial. My daughter is too young but in a few months she should be ready to move!

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  171. Rachael Jones Mann says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:36 pm

    let them help choose the bed !

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  172. Jessica Cook says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Don’t do it too soon! and get them involved in the choice of bed and covers etc and make it an exciting event, it worked for my boy

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  173. Eva Appleby-Gill says

    23rd July 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Make there bed cozy with favorite bedding, soft toys, cushions and night light. Read to them till they fall asleep.Lots of praises and a reward the first morning so they know they have achieved a milestone.

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  174. Claire Thomson Little says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:08 pm

    wait until they’re ready and keep them involved.

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  175. Katie says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Stick to a normal routine and try not to make it a Big Thing.

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  176. Karen Howden says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:42 pm

    make sure they cant fall out

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  177. Kelly Donald - Pattullo says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Don’t make it out to be a big thing and keep their routine as stable as possible.

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  178. Caroline Signey says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:55 pm

    Get them nice bedding that they have helped choose, they will then love getting in bed

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  179. Dale says

    23rd July 2015 at 9:55 pm

    make sure you have a good bed rail to stop them falling out

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  180. Sarah Lee says

    23rd July 2015 at 10:42 pm

    Let them help choose their new bedding

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  181. Happy Homebird says

    23rd July 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Lots of patience and a cosy looking bedroom.
    (Sam Fernley)

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  182. Jessica Hutton says

    23rd July 2015 at 11:05 pm

    Set a routine while they are in the cot. ie bath then, cuddles downstairs, then a story in bed. Follow that exact same routine once they are in the bed xx

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  183. Jemma Louise Dwyer says

    23rd July 2015 at 11:21 pm

    all about routine and lost of patience

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  184. Jamie Millard says

    23rd July 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I’ve not had to do it, yet, but i’m thankful to be able to read the tips on here. Don’t have many myself. Reward bravery would be my tactic.
    Stunning prize.

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  185. Solange says

    24th July 2015 at 2:10 am

    Let them help choose their new bedding.

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  186. Leanne Hansell says

    24th July 2015 at 5:29 am

    Talk to them about the whole process.

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  187. Hayley Todd says

    24th July 2015 at 8:57 am

    Something that worked perfectly with my eldest daughter, was leaving her cot and her toddler bed in her bedroom at the same time for a little while, and when she went up for her afternoon naps, we let her choose whether she wanted to nap in her cot or her little bed! She would always choose her little bed, and so, when we eventually made the full transition to her bed, she felt comfortable and secure in doing so.

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  188. yasmine041 says

    24th July 2015 at 9:35 am

    small nightlight and stories in bed

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  189. Josie Uden says

    24th July 2015 at 10:17 am

    Oh dear, I’m not there yet, my little boy, Thomas, is only 10 months old so I will be reading some of these tips. It’s all about slow transitions though isn’t it? Like getting my baby into his cot, I put his Moses basket in his cot for a few weeks first. I would love this ready for his room when he is old enough!

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  190. GCforever says

    24th July 2015 at 10:23 am

    Tell them about their ‘big bed’ just like mummy and daddy’s or big brother’s/sister’s before you move them. Once the big bed has arrived and is made up, get them to move all their toys and nightwear onto it. Finally, say ‘bye bye’ to the baby cot and have it dismantled or removed while they are watching.

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  191. Pia Stephens says

    24th July 2015 at 11:01 am

    We’ve done this twice and it has happened as soon as our child has been able to climb out of their cot beds, bed rail and a gate at the door and don’t change any other routines

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  192. embabes says

    24th July 2015 at 11:12 am

    I haven’t got any tips because I haven’t done it yet! Its our next step – I think i’ll stick to our night time routine exactly how it is, but read him a story whilst he’s in bed instead of on his bedroom floor like we normally do 🙂 Exciting!

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  193. Tracey says

    24th July 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I am hoping that we will do the transition smoothly. We are planning on picking out the bedding together and fingers crossed it works!

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  194. DanielleGraves says

    24th July 2015 at 1:23 pm

    let them pick their new bedding and let them know how grown up they are with lots of praise

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  195. sarahfleck says

    24th July 2015 at 1:36 pm

    involve them in all the choosing of bed and bedding if it needs assembled let them help with that too.

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  196. Laura Pritchard says

    24th July 2015 at 1:36 pm

    Don’t make too big an event of it, just put them to bed as normal & don’t hype it up. My son barely noticed & never got out!

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  197. christine westlake says

    24th July 2015 at 1:37 pm

    talk about how grown up they are , make a bit of a fuss about getting their new bed ready and putting away their old one.

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  198. Claire Scott says

    24th July 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Trust your instincts you know when they are ready, my daughter was 2 and son 14 months, all children are different 🙂

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  199. Victoria Thurgood says

    24th July 2015 at 2:29 pm

    bed times stories and quiet time

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  200. Matt Brasier says

    24th July 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Make it as fun as possible!!

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  201. Gemma Chantler says

    24th July 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Don’t rush the process and try and make it as relaxed as possible. Don’t stress yourself out or your little one will be stressed.

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  202. Lee Hardy says

    24th July 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Keep to your routine & stick to it.

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  203. Vickie Jackson says

    24th July 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Always stick to routine but to make it fun too 🙂

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  204. stef wills says

    24th July 2015 at 6:24 pm

    wait till they are ready and let them choose a special teddy to take with them.

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  205. alice lightning says

    24th July 2015 at 7:30 pm

    let them have their say on things and get involved in their l move this usually get them looking forward to the move with little stress

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  206. Erica Field says

    24th July 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Keep them in a grow bag for the first few nights x

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  207. Janice Mackin says

    24th July 2015 at 7:38 pm

    Make it fun and let them choose their own bed covers.

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  208. Paddy Dennison says

    24th July 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Use a bed side to begin with.

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  209. Sharon says

    24th July 2015 at 9:04 pm

    let them choose there bedding and a cuddly friend

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  210. Angela Williams says

    24th July 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Put up the bed a week before moving and let them play on the bed every day. On the day that your child is moving into the bed remove the cot. Only do this if there are no other changes in their lives.

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  211. Jenny Jones says

    24th July 2015 at 9:05 pm

    give them chance to get used to the bed, i snugged up with my eldest child (half in half out) and read stories etc and be patient it took some getting used to the novalty of being able to get up and out whenever they wanted

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  212. Hazel Hazel Rush says

    24th July 2015 at 9:30 pm

    We haven’t made the transition yet but there are some great tips here!

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  213. Hazel Hazel Rush says

    24th July 2015 at 9:35 pm

    We haven’t made the transition yet but there are some great ideas here!

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  214. Monika Bascombe says

    24th July 2015 at 9:47 pm

    wait until they ask for it – we put a bed into her room very early when she was still sleeping in a cot, and after few months she started asking to lie her in big bed , after maybe 2 weeks of going between cot and bed she refused to go to cot altogether

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  215. daniel pol says

    24th July 2015 at 10:01 pm

    let them see the move as step to bigger things now beconibg big grl/boys

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  216. tishist says

    24th July 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Get them involved in choice making

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  217. Denielle Nicol says

    24th July 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Make it as fun and let them be as involved as possible

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  218. Natalie Gillham says

    24th July 2015 at 10:37 pm

    let them choose their own duvet, set to make it more appealing 🙂

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  219. Suzanne Brown says

    24th July 2015 at 10:39 pm

    Make it exciting and stress how grown up it is 🙂

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  220. supastar1501 says

    24th July 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Make it fun, lie with them for a bit until they settle and a night light pillow to make it more comfortable x

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