Well, we converted Maddy's crib to a toddler bed today. Then we went out and bought a bed rail and a ton of child-proofing things to go in her room. We're still trying to get her to sleep in it, but really, this is partially our own fault. We were running around until 6:30 tonight and we did a rush job getting her to bed. So she was still pretty spun up and not ready to sleep. Add in the new bed, and well, there was no way she was going to sleep for me then. So, we brought her back downstairs while we snuggled and watched an Oswald. Then back up to bed we went. Matt is now up rocking her. I hate to rock her a ton, (since I finally incorporated the 5 minute rule and it was working) but I want to give her the comfort it takes to sleep in a 'new bed'.
The bed rail covers most of the side of her crib, er, bed, except about 18 inches at the foot. That's enough room to crawl out if she wants to and she's done it now a few times getting in and out. So, I'm comfortable that she won't go over the side but will go to the foot of the bed to come out. None-the-less, even a fall over the side (which I don't think will happen) won't be as far as from the crib rail!
I'm hoping she doesn't crawl out tonight as the room isn't totally child-proof yet. I still want to cover up the outlets (with full outlet covers that cover the wires that are plugged in as well as the covers) and not just the plugs. I did put door knob safeguards on the closet and bathroom doors tonight. I also want to move the bookcase to the living room and then attach it to the wall. It will make for nice storage down here for her toys/books/etc. Plus, now that the gate isn't cutting through the main floor and we moved the wine rack to the basement we now have room for it. I could probably move quite a bit of her toys upstairs if I can get that bookcase down here.
Ah well, that's all for another day. We just didn't fit it all in tonight. The rest can get done tomorrow.
Here's hoping she goes to sleep soon and stays asleep!! If not, it's my turn to rock her next. She'll pass out sooner or later. I hope this transition goes smoothly. I would have loved to have kept her in her crib longer....but well... if she falls out, that just won't happen.