being judged because my sons in a toddler bed?

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okay so my son almost fell out of his crib (i caught him a second before he fell) when he was 13 months old and tried to climb out. so naturally rather then have him hurt him self i put him in a toddler bed. he's 15 months old now and adores his bed! he gets excited at nap time and bed time and will run and get in bed when i ask him to. he's slept so much better and is so much happier!

however i was talking about it on a discussion board and someone actually said that a 15 month old was much to young and should be in a crib until at least two! it just sort of took me off guard. i mean my child is in a toddler bed so he's safe. it makes me wonder.. does anyone else judge parents for putting their kids in toddler beds a bit earlier then normal? do you see where she might be coming from? or do you find this strange?

it feels almost like she would rather have a child be at risk of getting seriously hurt just so they fit her thoughts of what a child should do.
i don't particularily care.. im just curious as to what others think. i mean obviously i will do as i please with my son. if its a safety issue no ones opintion will matter to me.
 
My daughter done the same thing. She began climbing out of her crib and actually done it once thru the middle of the night and hurt herself. She was probably around 15 months. And I done the same as you. I purchased a toddler bed and everything was all good after that.

Many mothers and some doctors seem to have these strict guidelines of things that other mothers should or shouldn't be doing. Example:I took my daughter for a check up around 10 months old. The doctor pulled out that growth chart thing and told me that she was too short and too fat for her age. Of course I was immediately offended and asked him "So should I put her on a diet and start stretching her everyday until she matches up to your chart?"

But you know, you are his mother and you know what is best for your child. And you know how advanced he is in certain things. Of course unless you are abusing him in some way, which doesn't seem to be the case, than these other overly opinionated people can just kiss your a$$. Just my own opinion. lol
 
when your child can climb out of their crib, its time to change. You ARE doing the right thing.
 
Whatever works for you. If he is not falling out of his bed than that is fantastic.
Besides, many people have to 'break' their kids from the crib. You are a step ahead here!
 
oh people online can be so judgmental. It's sick isn't it?

Once kids try to climb out of a crib it is time for a toddler bed.

People can be so mean onilne because they are hidden behind a computer screen. They forget they are talking to real people.

You are keeping your son safe and that is all that matters.

I'd stay away from the boards you were on or at least avoid the topic about it so you don't read anymore hurtful comments.
 
My son was in a toddler bed at that age also. She probably doesn't realize some kids are ready for things earlier than other kids are. Personally I believe when a child can climb out or even attempt to climb out of his/her crib then for their safety they should be in a toddler bed.
 
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