Toddlerhood is full of milestones that are breadcrumbs to creating a functioning, independent adult (that’s the goal, right?).
And moving your child from a crib to a bed is one of those milestones that many parents are equal parts excited and terrified. There are many different strategies for making this a smooth transition, but one thing that most strategies include is preparing your child for this milestone by giving them books about moving to a big-kid bed.
Here are five books to help your child make this move easily (and without tears).
Big Enough for a Bed (Sesame Street) // Amazon, $4.99
If your kiddo loves Elmo, this board book is perfect for getting your child excited about their new bed.
Big Bed for Giraffe // Amazon, $6.99
This Hello Genius book series is bright and graphic, and is awesome to help kids get ready for a variety of different transitions, such as moving from a bottle to a sippy cup to brushing your teeth and having a playdate. The book for transitioning from a crib to a bed with a cute giraffe will help your child see the good in this big change.
A Big Kids Bed is Coming (How to Transition and Keep Your Toddler in Bed) // Amazon, $14.34
This fun book tells the story of Louie the elephant who has grown too big for his crib. It’s a great book for kids who may be a little nervous about the new sleeping digs.
Your Own Big Bed // Amazon, $13.72
This beautifully illustrated book takes a different approach to the transition of a big kid bed by showing your kiddo that all animals move into bigger places when they grow up, so they should too!
A Big Bed for Jed // Amazon, $21.20
A Big Bed for Jed is the perfect antidote for your child who has some true fear about moving from a crib to a big kid bed.
Are there other books you would recommend to help with this transition? Tell us at editorial@dfwchild.com.
This article was originally published in August 2020.
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