The transition from a crib to a toddler bed or a toddler organic mattress is a big change for children. While it might seem impossible in the beginning to get them to stay in bed, ultimately they will learn to love the space. Just make sure that you stay consistent in your bedtime routine and making sure they stay in bed. A great way to introduce the idea of a big-kid bed is to read a few books on the topic to your child even before you make the move. That way, they’ll know what to expect and be more prepared.

It might seem like this transition will take forever, but soon they will be used to their new surroundings and eventually won’t even need you to put them to bed. Every child will get used to their new bed at different rates so don’t be frustrated if yours takes longer than a month. If they are very resistant to the bed, you might need to go back to the crib for a little bit. If that’s the case, don’t worry. Children mature quickly so they will probably request their big-kid bed in a couple of weeks.