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Tips for Making the Change to Big Kid Bed

When it comes to growing children sleep is very important and a pivotal part of that sleep is making the transition from crib to a big kid bed. Most parents know that this time will be a difficult adjustment, but there are a few things they can do to make the change a bit smoother:

1) Make it a big deal: Consider a ceremony to say goodbye to the crib. This encourages the child that this is a big deal and they are special for being able to do this.

2) Put safety first: Even though you may want to keep your child in the crib for as long as possible, remember that safety comes first. If a child is tall enough to get out of the crib this poses a major risk for broken bones or worse.

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Dr. Lisa, The Sleep M.D.

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Lisa Shives, M.D.

Medical Sleep Doctor

Dr. Shives works with SleepBetter to provide a medical view of sleep issues. She is one of only a few practitioners with a fellowship in Sleep Medicine in addition to board certification by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
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