We didn't want to spend a fortune on a crib because we were not sure how long we would use it, etc. We thought that maybe we would move and rather save the cash for that blah blah blah. In the meantime the recalls for dropside cribs began and terrified us! We were about to take our family vacation to Disney World and realized that we needed to try something else. Ivy was climbing like crazy and we were so scared she would crawl out and try to jump. So, at 14 months old we purchased a toddler bed for about $50.
We went on our trip to Disney World and stayed at the Polynesian Resort. On our beds were these HUGE pillow/cushions. I put them together and made her a little bed on the floor. So for four nights she slept not in a crib, pack-n-play, but a little bed on the floor. We had already assembled the toddler bed for when we came back home. She had NO trouble transitioning and I really think it was because she had slept somewhere "different" and was able to adapt. We have had no problems and this bed has been wonderful. Last week I decided to take down the side rail. I wanted her to get used to staying in the bed and not rolling out. We weren't sure how dependent she was on these rails and thought what the heck. Her sleeping has TOTALLY changed and for the better! Ivy's bedtime routine consisted of bath, milk, maybe a book, and rocking until she was nearly or totally asleep. Now that the rails are off, she is so OVER the rocking and asks to go straight to bed! We thought this was a one time thing, then she did it again, and again, and now it has been a week and she is literally putting herself to sleep- by her own choice! We were out of school for a week and she did the same thing at nap time. Oh, and did I mention that her sleep schedule is back on 6-6(or really close to it!) Also, she has not had a fall out of the bed. Crazy!
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