Unless you are very, very lucky (and even then, I'm not totally convinced it's possible), there will be an adjustment period when transitioning your toddler. Expect it. Prepare for it. Embrace it! "Some children transition really easily and for others it takes a bit more time so parents should remain consistent in their approach which will help their child feel safe and secure," Mitchell told POPSUGAR.
If your child regularly gets out of their new bed, whether in search of you or not, try not to stress. "It is very normal for the toddler to repeatedly climb out of bed to look for the parents," Leah Alexander, MD, FAAP, pediatrician and medical consultant at Mom Loves Best, told POPSUGAR. "Rails or guards are helpful to prevent the child from rolling out of bed while asleep, but they do not prevent an awake toddler from leaving the bed. During the transition period, it may be necessary to repeatedly return the child to his or her toddler bed. Remaining as calm as possible helps to reassure the toddler that it is safe to sleep in the new bed. Positive encouragement for remaining in bed and avoiding co-sleeping can help shorten the transition period."
She also explained that every child will accept the transition differently, and the process will take time. That's OK!
