Transitioning to toddler bed?

Question

Would it be better to transition my son (1.5 now) to a toddler bed now or should I wait till after my second is born (due in November) my son will be almost 2?? Sorry if that was confusing haha

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I would try now so it is not too much change at once and he does not see baby as 'taking' his crib.

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I think it depends on your son. Most people I know didn’t  transition their children out of cribs until closer to three, but if he’s already climbing out and doesn’t scoot around a lot in his sleep then your son may be ready. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 
Our daughter will be a little over two when we have our next baby in December. She is showing no signs of needing to transition yet (has never even attempted to climb out and still moves all over the bed at night) so I doubt we’ll move her for at least another year still, and I’m hoping to make it in the crib til nearly 3.

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I have heard that children shouldn’t have any major transitions 3 months before to 3 months after the arrival of a new sibling.

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I suggest definitely waiting well until your child is 3 so it's nearer when most kids are developmentally ready and also far away from any other major life changes like the arrival of a new brother or sister. congrats BTW.  obviously if your kid is climbing out of the crib then you need to change - but otherwise it's not necessary..

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We are in the same situation. I got the toddler bed and tried out a nap in there first.. he cried a little but then fell asleep. That night he slept in his crib. Next day tried the toddler bed out again for nap.. not nearly as much crying. That night he slept in the toddler bed as if he wasn’t even in it. Now for the past week he’s been in his toddler bed for everything. 
Try it out. If it doesn’t work wait a couple weeks and try again.

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If you don't plan on getting another crib, then transition now (or soon). I transitioned my son at 18 months, but he was able to climb out of it. When I had his 2 year appointment, my pediatrician asked if he transitioned and I told him yes, to which he replied "oh good because if you try to transition once the baby is here that can cause big problems". It's a different story if you plan on getting a second crib, then you can delay the transition for awhile.

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I’d start now so it isn’t so hard after the baby arrives . Wit my son I put his toddler bed right next to my bed and made him lay in there and watch tv .

Transitioning to toddler bed?

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