You know how everyone goes around saying that the transition is basically the equivalent of licking chocolate covered rainbows off the abs of Ryan Reynolds? Well, my friends... I have some real pearls to share with you on this topic.
The toddler bed transition itself was relativly easy. Now, understand what I'm talking about here. The actual transition of getting Smith to go to bed in his crib that is now just 3/4 of a crib with one side now harnessed by a crib rail. So, really not much of a difference, except about 12 inches and a sheet of white meshing instead of dark brown wooden slats.
We read a few books about Elmo moving into a big boy bed. We did the whole pomp and circumstance over the fact that he's a big boy now and not a baby. You're amazing Smith, blah blah blah. That worked. Great.
And then he discovered he can climb out of the bed on his own by shimmying his way through a 4 inch gap at either end. FINE. I get it Spiderman. A few (thousand) redirections back into the bed and all is well.
We began putting up a baby gate outside of his door when we discovered he climbs out of the crib. You know, just in case he decides to make his way downstairs at 3am to watch some porn on Pay Per View or something.
Then Captain Climbs A Lot decided, awww, eff this baby gate business. I'm just going to scale this too!
Really?
Okay, no problem, I'll just go ahead and get baby proofing locks on the knobs of the door so he can't get out.
Yeah, but then you realize you don't have door knobs capable of being Spiderman Proofed.
And then your Husband says to you... Lets just let him stay in there and cry. Except your 2 year old is the single most stubborn mule you have ever known and can outlast you AND two full length episodes of Lost. But then you can't forget that you'd be leaving a 2 year old unattended in the dark. And then you start visualizing Captain Climbs A Lot scaling his dresser (been there, done that) and then doing a little base jumping practice off his bookshelf.
What. The. Fuck.
So, moral of the story- toddler beds can suck my ass.
16 comments:
Yikes! That sounds pretty miserable! Hope Smith starts taking it easier on you! Good luck!
We had this same problem with Nicholas and I feel your pain sister. I know you want to pull your hair out but it really does pay off in the end. :) BIG hugs to you!
Xo
As if I weren't already terrified, now I'm scared shitless.
I'm dreading the toddler bed transition. I think my son is going to be just like Smith!
Yup, pretty much what happened with Trent. If you have door handles, instead of door knobs (the long skinny ones), they do make child proof covers, my sis has them. If you remember, this is when we put a lock out the outside of Trent's door...and endured hours of crying until he (and mommy) adjusted.
Just put him in an empty, padded room and lock the door, he'll wear himself out eventually. Problem solved. You can now pass the mother of the year award over to me :) Kidding of course. Hope it gets better soon.
My plan is to get an old door from habitat and cut it in half so it ends chest high and put it on with the lock on the outside. Then I can lock him in and still see him. I am also thinking we may need a video monitor. I am not looking forward to the day mine clibs out of the crib! He is a little over 2 so I know it's coming.
We dealt with the same thing with our daughter. She refused the toddler bed and now has a full size mattress on the floor of her room. Several (crazy) thoughts have entered my mind on how to solve these problems.... rope, velcro sheets and pajamas or Benadryl. Obviously I'm kidding but feel free to use any of the above suggestions as necessary.
Good luck! Just know you're not alone.
I am with Shannon...scared shitless. I can't imagine how this will go with Ava. Blake can fart in the other room and if she can hear it, she wants to know whats up. Shoots up like someone just injected her with epinephrine. We have mastered the art of being ninjas in the house but I am still dreading this stage because if she realizes she can get out of her bed herself, she will gladly practice her right to do so allllll night
Ugh. That sucks. I'm glad my kid hasn't figured out doorknobs yet. When he does, it will be a whole different ballgame!
my best friend is dealing with the same thing right now....wine helps
Awe man, I was hoping it wouldn't come to this for you. That sucks! And you can't put the crib back together because, obviously, he'll just climb out of it. So if you're like us, you resort to A) bribery (no gum/candy/bike etc if you get out of your bed) or B) turn the doorknob around so the lock is on the outside and you lock that little sucker in his room until he's fast asleep in his crib. At least until you are overcome with guilt and you fix the doorknob and just deal with a kid climbing across you at 2am every. single. morning. for the next almost 2 years. Yeah, Have Fun!!
You are hilarious. I'm dreading the day that we transition to the toddler bed in our very near future. It was a nightmare for our daughter 4 years ago and know that my son will follow suit.
We are dealing with it too. We put a gate up, but he just stands there and screams for us (usually 1-2 times per night) and is up for the day at 4:30am. Shoot me now....
Oh man! We got so lucky with Logan. He never tried to climb out, so we left him in his crib until he was 3 - and frankly, should have left him longer. Viv hasn't tried to escape yet, but I'm sure her time is coming.
I am so sorry. I can tell this is taking a major toll. My heart hurts for all of you.
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