Co-sleeping toddler, newborn baby, toddler bed and a new room... uh oh...

[HotI]

I think he is still pretty little to be putting in a toddler bed. If your bub is due Oct, and spends 3 months in the bassinette, that still gives you 8 months before you need the cot. I know you don't want him to feel he is getting kicked out of his cot for the bub, but he might be more ready for it when he is a bit older, and you will be able to explain it better to him then.

take care,

kate

[Lolli]

Thanks everyone Rainforest, I actually just got rid of our spare bed to make way for a new baby room- probably not the best idea, should have kept it for a few months after bubs was born. Oh well.

Kate, I was thinking that, maybe wait until he's a bit older and will understand it's a 'big boy' bed. But then I worry that if he feels a bit out of place, having to take his cot off him might make it worse. But maybe I should cross that bridge when I come to it.

Thanks again. Many a thing to ponder...

[Jennifer13]

Just wanted to add that we changed our DD's cot into a junior bed when she was about 17 mths old with no dramas at all. She was able to come into us when she wanted to and I didn't need to get out of bed to go to her (which was the main reason LOL)! She never fell out once. If DS is used to getting up and down on your big bed he probably won't have a problem with a junior bed. They tend to be lower to the ground anyway.

I would make whatever changes you think might work well before the new baby, so it isn't too much at once for him. GL!