A BIG Boy Bed

We had decided last week, that it was time to move from the crib to a bed. There were a few nights that I came in and Karter's long legs were peeking through the sides of the crib. There were other nights when I would come in and he was either completely sideways, with his legs and feet up the side of the crib or he had scooted to the bottom of the crib and him legs were up the end of the crib. It was looking like the crib was getting to small. So Sunday we made the move.

Karter was thrilled with his new sleeping arrangements. We had a spare twin mattress and so we used that. Both our kids cribs turn into a double bed (head board and foot board) however, at this time, we could not afford to purchase the double mattress (after Christmas maybe). He will be getting bedding for Christmas (although I am still looking for that). We put the bed rail up, just as we did with Paige when she transitioned. There were no problems - this was an easy sell for Karter. Every time we ask him if he is in a big boy bed, he just grins and laughs. I think he likes it!

I left the crib up, just in case the bed did not work, but this weekend that will be disassembled as well.

I took some pictures of him during his first nap in the bed, just before he went to sleep.