Since baby #2 is on the way - we have been planning on getting Jaxon a "big boy bed" so we can just use the crib for the baby. We were planning on making the transition in November or December since the baby won't get here until January. Well... I think we are going to have to do it much sooner than that.... like right now.
Jaxon has known how to climb out of his crib for awhile now - but it is too high for him to climb back into. It wasn't a problem though because he would only climb out in the mornings after he woke up, but for the past 3 nights he has been getting out after we put him to bed and playing with toys in his room for a few mins and then falling asleep on the floor. He is always RIGHT by the door so when we would go in to pick him up and put him back in his crib, we would have to slide him using the door which would wake him up and he hasn't been very happy. Luckily after we put him in the 2nd time he doesn't re-climb out... but I'm thinking it would just be better if he could get out - play with his toys (even though he shouldn't do that anyway lol) and then get back into bed to go to sleep. Or... does anyone have any suggestions of how to keep him from wanting to play with all his toys after he goes to bed or is that unrealistic to expect a 2 year old to control himself when the toys are right there easily accessible. I have thought about moving them at night but WHAT A PAIN to move them every night and then put them back in every morning. Our house is very little and I try to keep they toys all in his room so the mess can somewhat stay in there.
Anyway - I just feel like he is growing up way too fast - I still want him to be my baby. It's probably a good thing I am having another one soon so I don't feel like he has to stay a baby forever.
Oh man, the "Big Boy Bed"! Those were the worst nights of my life for the first 6 months!! That bed gave him (Coasten) all the Freedom he could ever dream of. We finally had to break down and put a lock on the outside of his door, and lock him in! It sounds horrible I know, but it was the only thing that could keep him in his room!! As for the toys! I'd take them all out. Except for a couple books! That way if he needs to have something to look at and lay with for a while he can Quietly "read" his books in his bed! Maybe Jaxon is an Angel 2 yr old and this will work for him quickly! Coast has given me a run for my money for sure. Hes a Tester!! Good luck with the bed! I'll pray for you! Lol
ReplyDeleteYep all my kids have a lock on the outside of the door, you only need it for a couple of nights. As for the toys, have a basket of soft quiet toys that are for night time only, it worked for me. My little ones figured this out. Luckily we have ceiling fans in their bedrooms so we would turn the light off manually that way if they tried to turn it on with the switch nothing happened. Good luck and way to be a big boy Jaxon!
ReplyDeleteI say just get the bed. Owen LOVES his "big boy bed". He loves that he can run and dive into his blankets, jump on it, and all the extra room he has to roll around. Haha. The only problem I see that Jax may have is that he may love the freedom and start exiting his room...but if that's never been an issue before, then it probably won't be now. I also think sooner is better so he doesn't feel that you're taking "his" crib and giving it to the new baby...sometimes kids feel they are being replaced since a lot of "their" stuff goes to this new baby. I'm trying to make sure Owen has a say in everything we do since he'll be sharing a room with Elizabeth. I'm letting him decide where he wants to put his stuff and the baby's stuff. Lol.
ReplyDeleteBut that's so exciting!! Little Jaxon is growing up so fast. I'm sure we're both going to enjoy our new baby's since our little boys have out grown the baby phase a long time ago. Eeeeh! I'm just so excited for you guys!
Thanks so much you guys!!! Luckily the door to Jaxon's room gets stuck, it's hard to open and close so we don't need a lock on the door because he isn't strong enough to pull it open haha and I haven't gotten it fixed on purpose ;) Those are all great suggestions! THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! We usually have a month or two of tough bedtime routines after moving a kid out of a crib...it takes a while for them to realize they have to stay in bed, etc, but if Jaxon can't get out of his room, maybe you won't have to do that. Hope it goes well!! It's so, so weird to see their little bodies in that huge bed for the first time...they grow too fast. :)
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