When my little boy turned 2, he was enjoying peaceful nights in his crib—until a well-intentioned friend suggested it was time for a “real bed.” Honestly, I hadn’t even considered that crib life had a deadline. I figured my son wouldn’t be taking it to college, but surely that was preferable to a dorm bed, right? I was content; he loved his crib, and so did I. So why stir the pot?
As a busy parent, I had enough on my plate—potty training, ensuring he eats his veggies, and convincing him that washing his hands is a daily necessity. Why add to the chaos? But with my friend’s enthusiasm, I caved. Soon, a toddler bed arrived at our door, and just like that, we were embarking on “Project Big Boy Bed.”
I was optimistic—how hard could it be? I thought, “The crib isn’t that essential. This new bed will be fantastic. Everything will be just fine!” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t fine.
Unlike my clueless friend who didn’t prepare me for the hurdles of a free-range bedtime, I’m here to give you a heads-up. Before you transition your child from a crib to a bed, be ready to field these incredibly important questions—most likely asked in the whiniest of tones at all hours. Expect inquiries like:
- “Mommy, can I have a glass of water?”
- “My water spilled. Can I have some new blankets?”
- “Can I have another cup of water? I didn’t get to drink the last one.”
- “The water is warm now. Can I have some ice?”
- “I drank it all. Can you help me go potty?”
- “Mommy, does Rapunzel have a sister?”
- “Why doesn’t Mickey Mouse have a mommy? Is she dead?”
- “What happens when mouse mommies die?”
- “Are you going to die?”
- “Can you put carrots in my lunch tomorrow?”
- “No! I don’t like carrots. Can I have oranges instead?”
- “How do snakes hug each other?”
- “I hear a buzz in my fan. Are there bees?”
- “If bees sting me, will I bleed?”
- “Can I sleep in your bed? I’m scared of the bees.”
- “Did my sister’s toy fall apart? Can I see?”
- “What color is our couch?”
- “Can I play with my Legos quietly?”
- “Mommy, can I have a fruit snack?”
- “Is it morning yet? When is it morning?”
- “Do I have to go to school when it’s morning?”
- “I don’t like school anymore. Can I watch a movie instead?”
- “Is it only for adults? Can I watch it?”
- “Can we have popcorn? I ate it last year and it hurt my tummy. Can I have some medicine?”
- “Just kidding, Mommy, I didn’t eat any.”
- “Why is your tummy so big? Did you eat a baby?”
- “How do babies get in your tummy? Did you eat me?”
- “I miss my dog. Can we bring him inside?”
- “The dark is too dark. My nightlight is too bright.”
- “What is dooooooosh? I heard it on TV.”
- “Am I your favorite boy in the whole world?”
- “Is it time to get out of bed yet?!”
This is just a small glimpse of the reasons my son has gotten out of bed this week. If you made it through this list without losing your mind, congratulations—you are a superhero among parents, and you’re ready to make the leap from crib to bed.
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In summary, the transition from crib to bed can be filled with unexpected questions and late-night dialogues. But with preparation and a sense of humor, you’ll navigate this new phase of parenting like a pro.
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