You might want to prepare yourself, and your toddler, for a few sleepless nights when moving them from their crib to a toddler bed. Although you may receive suggestions or advice from your mother-in-law, remember that she won’t be the one losing sleep. Keep in mind that the crib/toddler bed conversion may also provide your toddler with more freedom to roam during those sleepless nighttime hours.

The Premature Crib-to-Bed Transition