Transition to toddler bed?

Proud Momm

When moved your child from the crib to toddler bed did you

1.) Open his/her bedroom door after you went to bed so he/she could come get you if needed?

2.) Keep the door closed through the night and use a monitor?

This is an on-going debate with my in-laws and I'm just wondering what others do.
I suppose I should add some extra details...

He already sleeps with his door closed to keep the cat out. While he wouldn't hurt my son I don't want him walking all over him waking him up all night. So he is used to sleeping with the door closed already.

We live in a split plan house, so this means his room is way over the other side of the house (this is why I would have a monitor). I have no intention of leaving his door open so he is free to wander about (I agree with Janet on!). While my house is completely baby safe, he is a very curious little boy. Also don't want him stopping to bang on the piano at 2AM!

Kammy B I agree, my child, my choice! I've just seen them give my brother-in-law so much grief over it I know what's to come!

I was really just curious to see how others handle this and if I was really a horrible mommy for wanting to "lock my child up" (as it's been so subtly put!). Clearly I'm not nuts!!! ~ Thanks for confirming that!!!

Answer
Keep the door closed with the baby monitor in the room! I have five children, and I have learned from my mistakes. NEVER let the toddler wonder around! If the toddler becomes afraid, then they will know how to use the door to get out! I have three grown children in their twenties, and twins who are nine, I know the routine.

At what age...? Baby safety questions - Help!?

Twilight.M

Do you quit letting your child use the pacifier?

Do you switch to a toddler bed?
From a toddler bed to a traditional bed?

Do you allow your child a pillow?

Do you quit covering outlets?

Do you quit using baby monitors when they are asleep?

Do you quit using baby gates around stairs?

I'm curious as to what your family has done - or what the experts say.
Thanks!
Do you quit letting your child use the pacifier?
My oldest quit at 18 months - but he was an easy child (and I was pregnant w/brother and didn't want any confusion over what was a baby item and what wasn't) - My youngest is 2 and still has it at nap/night, but never any other time. I'd like to break him of it, but it is hard (both boys sleep in the same room - space issue)

Do you switch to a toddler bed?
Oldest @ 2.5 so baby brother could have the crib. Youngest, at around 20 months - was ready...

From a toddler bed to a traditional bed?
When we have the finances/space...

Do you allow your child a pillow?
When they start to sleep in a toddler bed!

Do you quit covering outlets?
We still have ours covered. Our oldest is 4, and still attempts to mess with them occasionally...

Do you quit using baby monitors when they are asleep?
We still use them - hubby is dependent...

Do you quit using baby gates around stairs?
We still use it (ages 4 & 2)...
Thanks to everybody who answered. I wanted to get peoples opinions on when some of these safety measures aren't needed anymore.

I do strongly agree that the BIGGEST factors in determining whether a particular safety feature is needed or not is family situations and child's personalities. Because there is no right/wrong answer on this - I am going to have a tough time picking best!

Once again, thank you :-)

Answer
Pacifier ends at age 1 for my daughter-Its a pet peeve of mine seeing toddlers running around with pacis.

My Crib's safety suggestions suggest switching from the Crib to the Toddler bed at 15 months. Then at 50 lbs it suggests switching it to the regular bed.

A baby under the age of 1 for sure does not need a pillow-I would say when switching the Crib to a Toddler bed, then add a pillow.

Baby monitors aren't really needed unless you are planning on being on the opposite side of the house a lot.

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