Don’t Lose Sleep Over Transitioning to a Toddler Bed — Follow These Expert-Approved Tips

Rather than just putting your child in their new bed and letting them adjust on their own, Rachel Mitchell, founder of My Sweet Sleeper, certified pediatric and maternity sleep consultant, former night nanny, and mom of six, recommends spending time with your toddler in their room before bed. Help them get their bed ready, put their bedding and stuffies on the bed together, anything else to help them feel comfortable in their new space.

"Parents may need to plan to spend a bit longer in the child's room during the nap and bedtime process than they normally would just to help the child feel comfortable, as sometimes the newfound freedom of being in a bed can be difficult for the child," Mitchell told POPSUGAR.