Don\u2019t\u00a0worry though!\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0got all the answers for you and a ton of expert advice,\u00a0to make the switch as easy as pie.\u00a0So, lets bite the bullet together\u00a0and get\u00a0your teeny tot\u00a0into their cot!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Making the move from crib to cot can sometimes cause\u00a0sleep regression<\/a>, and extended periods of\u00a0co-sleeping<\/a>. No one sets out to co-sleep with their child for life, but we understand it can be difficult to break the habit. When your little rebel engages in sleep strikes at this stage,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0probably because their cot is unfamiliar territory.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The sleep regression signs to look out for include:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By phasing your baby through the various stages, such as transitioning to a cot, you can help to reduce the chances of sleep regression. Other things you can do include creating a calm environment and maintaining a stable bedtime routine \u2013 even through the transition.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Lullaby Trust<\/a>,\u00a0gurus\u00a0on\u00a0safer sleeping for babies,\u00a0advise\u00a0that\u00a0little ones should\u00a0sleep in\u00a0a separate cot or Moses basket,\u00a0in\u00a0your room,\u00a0until\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a06 months old. This includes\u00a0quick snoozes during the day, as well as night-time sleeps.\u00a0This is\u00a0the safest option, as it\u00a0allows you,\u00a0to\u00a0always keep an eye on your precious angel.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After 6 sweet months with your tot have passed,\u00a0and\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0able\u00a0to push up onto their hands and knees\u00a0and sit\u00a0unaided, you can begin the move from crib to cot. We know a lot of mummies will be sad to part\u00a0with their\u00a0little\u00a0sleeping buddy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n But remember \u2013\u00a0it means\u00a0less eyebags, and\u00a0more\u00a0peaceful nights of snoozing coming your way!\u00a0Most babies should\u00a0take to the change\u00a0of environment easily. However,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0got a few tips and tricks up our sleeves, to make the transition a little smoother:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A burning question many parents come to us with\u00a0is\u00a0when to take the sides off a cot bed?\u00a0<\/em>We get it \u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0one of them decisions every mum and dad will mull over for some time.\u00a0On the one hand, if\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0got a cheeky monkey who\u00a0climbs\u00a0out of their cot, it\u2019s probably safer to remove the sides.\u00a0On the other hand,\u00a0you may worry\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0fall out\u00a0without the sides attached. Or\u00a0that\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be in and out their room whenever they please.\u00a0Yikes!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So, how do you know when\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time\u00a0to take the sides off a cot bed? Our experts recommend looking out for these signs\u00a0in your little one:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Whilst\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have your apprehensions, our experts believe it\u2019s super important\u00a0for you and your little one to hit this milestone. Not only for their safety but also for them to gain a little independence. Remember \u2013 being able to hop in and out of bed is\u00a0essential\u00a0when it comes to potty training!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The sides of your\u00a0baby\u2019s\u00a0cot\u00a0can be removed anywhere around about 18 months to 3 years old.\u00a0However,\u00a0there’s\u00a0no\u00a0rulebook for when it has to be \u2013 every family is different. Although, parents be warned\u00a0\u2013\u00a0once those railings come off,\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be wandering up and down a lot more. So, be prepared for\u00a0your early morning wake-up call, to\u00a0look a lot more like your tot bouncing up and down on your bed!\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0all part of the fun of parenthood, right?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Every\u00a0tot\u00a0responds to a new bed in their own\u00a0unique\u00a0way.\u00a0Whilst for some\u00a0it\u2019ll\u00a0be a smooth-sailing\u00a0ride, others\u00a0will need a little more help\u00a0with the process.\u00a0We recommend setting a\u00a0date for when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0going to make the transition.\u00a0When\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0done this, you can plan to talk to your little one plenty of times\u00a0about it,\u00a0before the change happens.\u00a0This way it\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be a big shock\u00a0for them!\u00a0Other ways you can help ease your angel into the transition include:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The leap from crib to\u00a0cot is a huge milestone.\u00a0Remember \u2013 baby steps are the best way to\u00a0tackle this\u00a0transition!\u00a0Stay patient, give\u00a0lots\u00a0of\u00a0loving\u00a0encouragement, and keep your tot\u00a0engaged\u00a0every step of the way.\u00a0Perhaps\u00a0the\u00a0hardest of all:\u00a0embrace the idea that your\u00a0little angel\u00a0is growing up!\u00a0Just go with the flow\u00a0and progress over time. Begin with day naps\u00a0and\u00a0work your way up. More importantly,\u00a0do what works\u00a0best\u00a0for you\u00a0and your babe!\u00a0Before you know it, your bundle of joy will be off\u00a0to\u00a0dreamland\u00a0in their new space,\u00a0with no qualms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There really is nothing sweeter than seeing your little one fall into a peaceful slumber.\u00a0However,\u00a0soon\u00a0your\u00a0angel will\u00a0become more vocal, as well as\u00a0more\u00a0independent during the night. Nappy changes\u00a0along with\u00a0feeding\u00a0will\u00a0also\u00a0become less frequent.\u00a0What does that mean? It means\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time\u00a0to tackle the big sleeping milestone \u2013 transitioning from crib to cot!\u00a0\u00a0 Change\u00a0can be\u00a0strange, and\u00a0whilst\u00a0this\u00a0process sounds a little scary,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0here to tell you it\u2019s actually a smoother transition than you think!\u00a0There are\u00a0probably a million questions running through your mind,\u00a0like\u00a0what age should\u00a0a\u00a0baby move from\u00a0Moses\u00a0basket<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7521,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[524,252,533,526,531],"tags":[309,354,355,344,503],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5623"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7522,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5623\/revisions\/7522"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Baby](\"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/When-to-Take-Sides-Off-Cot-Bed-RESIZED.jpg\")
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What age should\u00a0a\u00a0baby move from Moses basket to cot?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The nursery you spent all that time on\u00a0to make it look perfect, with its little yellow ducky\u00a0wallpaper, and abundance of cute, fluffy teddies, needs to be shown off! So,\u00a0utilise it to its maximum, for tasks like\u00a0nappy changes\u00a0and feeding. This will help your bub get used to their sanctuary.\u00a0Doing this from\u00a0when\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0a teeny tiny\u00a0newborn,\u00a0means their nursery will already be a familiar space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
Ease them into the transition\u00a0first. Put your babe down\u00a0into their cot\u00a0for daytime naps a few\u00a0times,\u00a0before\u00a0you\u00a0tackle a full\u00a0night\u2019s sleep.\u00a0This helps them\u00a0get used to the idea of sleeping independently.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
You want your baby to be as cosy and comfortable as possible. So,\u00a0if\u00a0the cot bedding is new, wash\u00a0it in your usual washing\u00a0detergent. This way your little one will\u00a0be cocooned in familiar\u00a0aromas.\u00a0It\u2019ll\u00a0be like they never left their crib!\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
That gorgeous, moon-and-stars mobile\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0had your eye on? Now\u2019s the time to buy it!\u00a0Or invest in\u00a0one of those super cool\u00a0projectors, which shines\u00a0patterns onto the\u00a0wall and ceiling. Things like this work as\u00a0wonderful\u00a0distractions, to soothe your babe\u00a0when\u00a0they’re\u00a0feeling a\u00a0little\u00a0uncertain\u00a0about their new surroundings.\u00a0Anything to make parenthood a little easier right?\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
It goes without saying, every baby loves a cuddle! In between their Moses basket and cuddles in your bed,\u00a0a sleeping bag will work wonders\u00a0when it comes to the\u00a0transition.\u00a0It\u2019ll\u00a0make your bub feel enclosed and cuddled\u00a0whilst in their cot.\u00a0They\u2019ll\u00a0feel so\u00a0snug, that they\u2019ll probably forget the fact they\u2019re not in\u00a0their\u00a0crib anymore!\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen\u00a0to move from cot to bed?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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