Working Mother, June 1st, 2008
Our little guy won't stay in his bed at night. What can we do?
A: Just when you thought you'd have a few minutes to yourselves in the eveningta-da!-out comes your toddler. This habit of reappearing after being put to bed is commonly referred to as a "curtain call." It's become increasingly common since more families are using toddler beds, whichunlike cribs-allow children to climb out. What to do? Keep the crib longer. Children should stop sleeping in a crib once they reach 35 inches tall, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Don't rush your child into a toddler bed sooner than th...
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