What is the average age a child should stop sleeping in a crib?

Question

What is the average age a child should stop sleeping in a crib?

Answer 1

When they begin to climb out because they can get hurt =[. I wouldn't keep a kid in a crib after 2 years.

Answer 2

If it converts to a toddler bed Id say 3 and if it doesn't I would say around the 2nd birthday, try a twin size bed and buy rails for it. Dont mess with a toddler bed, their expensive and only last around a year.

Answer 3

They say a child should stay in a crib until they start climbling out or trying to climb out, then you should move them to a toddler bed because they can fall and get hurt.

My little girl never tried to climb out of her crib, but when she was just over the age of 2 she got sick in her bed, I didn't hear her crying, when I went to check on her a few hours later she had gotten sick in her bed, and fell back asleep in it. I felt so bad!! So after that I day I bought her a toddler bed in case she needed me in the middle of the night!

Answer 4

There is no average age.  Once the child begins climbing out all of the time - it's time for a 'big boy' or 'big girl' bed.

Answer 5

14 months is when they are able to move to a toddler bed. I'd say by 18 months they should be out of the crib for sure. Thats just me though. Some people keep them in one longer.

Answer 6

when they can get out of the crib by themself . You don't want to risk the chance of them falling off the bed and getting hurt.So once your child can get out of the rib it is safer for them. But take your time don't rush them

Answer 7

I think with age you should start transitioning around age 2.  But if your child starts climbing out earlier than you should start transitioning around that time, this way they do not get hurt.  If they are still fairly young and you do attempt a toddler bed, you can put a gate in the doorway so this way they can not get out and get into things or go by the stairs.