The Crib to Bed Transition: When to Do It, How to Do It, and What No One Warns You About with Awesome Little Sleepers | Ep. 145

What happens when your toddler climbs out of the crib or when you're ready to move them into a "big kid bed"?

 In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Burke, founder of Awesome Little Sleepers and creator of the REST Method, to talk about the transition no one prepares you for: moving your child from the crib to a big kid bed.

If you've got a toddler who's started leaving their room, calling for "one more hug," asking for water like a tiny dehydrated philosopher, or who suddenly stopped sleeping after months of doing great.... this conversation is for you!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the crib to bed transition is such a stressful, chaotic season (and the developmental reason behind it)
• The signs parents think mean it's time to transition
• The ideal age to move your child out of the crib, and why "sleeping well in the crib" matters more than age
• How to keep a climbing toddler safely in the crib longer (including the sleep sack and crib-turning tricks)
• What to do if you want or need to transition early
• The #1 mistake parents make right after the switch
• The pool noodle trick, bed rails, and how to make a big bed feel as cozy as a crib
• Whether you can move your child back to the crib if it's not going well
• How to handle "curtain calls," middle-of-the-night visits, and bedtime stalling
• Why building stalling tactics into the bedtime routine actually works
• The real reason your great sleeper suddenly started waking up at 2am
• Why independent sleep is the key to protecting your toddler's sleep all night long

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