Toddlers Today. Here are a few factors to consider:
# Has your baby physically outgrown the crib?
# Is your child potty trained? (Check out the potty training article for tips and advice on this topic)
# Is your child climbing in and out of the crib without assistance?
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions it may be time to get shopping.
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The Toddler Beds website has a list of ten tips for buying a toddler bed. Here are some of the highlights:
# Check with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association for product recalls and ratings.
# Beds should be sturdy and be made of non-toxic materials.
# Consider bedrails to safely keep your child in the bed. Avoid the top bunk of a bunkbed until your child is older and has well-established sleeping patterns.
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* Toddler Bedding Will answer all your questions about what to put on the bed.
* Baby Toys You may come up with some new ideas for play time with your toddler.
