Parenting Playbook is a monthly column from Forbes Vetted that offers strategies and tactics to help you tackle parenthood like a pro. Sleep is a precious commodity when you’re a parent. We all want ...

Parents should aim to transition toddlers from their crib to a toddler bed before their child can climb out of the crib and potentially hurt themselves. Most toddlers exhibit several indicators that ...

Here’s the funny thing about milestones—although they’re an exciting and developmentally appropriate sign that your child is growing up, they often also come with a host of new obstacles (remember ...

A crib keeps your baby safe when they are asleep or playing. It also keeps them from wandering around the house and getting into places they shouldn't be. However, your child will eventually outgrow ...

For almost 2 years, your child has been sleeping happily in their crib. But you’re starting to wonder if it’s time to upgrade them to a big kid’s bed. This can be a big deal, for both you and your ...

Congratulations! You moved your child out of a crib and into a toddler bed. Well, to be fair, you probably didn’t have a choice in the matter: Perhaps your little one started climbing out of the crib ...

Transitioning from a crib to a bed is one of the most stressful transitions of the toddler years. Even the most relaxed parent can’t help but worry whether their child will ever sleep again or what ...

Once your toddler can climb out of their crib, it may be time to transition to a “big kid” bed. Your child may have a heady sense of freedom the first few nights after moving permanently to a bed.

It’s the Murphy’s Law of parenting: Just when you get your toddler sleeping a full 12 hours at night with no wake-ups, they decide to throw a brand new wrench into your routine. That is, by literally ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an exact age to lower your baby’s crib mattress? Like most things in parenting, there is some ...