Reason i wont move DD#3 (same age as your DD) into a big bed until well after 3.

I did this with DD#2....she didnt move into a big bed until 3yrs old...i just knew she would be the type of kid that would wander around the house, thinking it was fun, a game, and having no sense of being told to go back to her own bed.

For me, it was in the too hard basket....i figure when they're 3, there that little bit older, understand a bit more, and hopefully the thrill of getting out of a big bed would be old news.....

I like the idea of the safety gate though...never thought of that.

NOt much help i know....