Crib Safety for Babies who Climb Out
Tuesday October 31, 2006
A parent asks,
"My year-old child has begun to climb out of the crib at night. How do I keep her safe?"
Parenting expert Armin Brott offers safety tips and ways to discourage your child from climbing.
Comments
I can understand trying to lower the mattress and take out bumpers as a first step but if those fail why doesn’t the author recommend moving straight to a bed? I think that is probably the safest next step (provided the room is safe- furniture anchored, no cleaning or baby care supplies laying around like baby oil, outlet covers, rolled up plind pulls…). Just my take.
Try making sure they go to bed with socks on. Their feet wont be able to grip the crib and they can’t climp up.
My son sleeps in a sleep blanket…they really work to keep him as mobile as he would be otherwise in bed. You can get them for toddlers, too.