How old is too old for the crib?

Published: October 5, 2007, 11:30 am

Tags: crib, cribs, family bed, sleeping problems, toddler bed, toddler beds

Filed under: Preschool, Sleep, 3 years, Preschooler, Cribs and cradles, BedsWe lead a pretty hectic life in our household. With three kids who range in ages from 3 to 14, I strive to keep life as easy and as low key as possible. This means that the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" policy comes into play. A lot. Most of the time this works, but sometimes I wonder if I might just be lazy. One area this applies to is my youngest son's sleeping arrangement. Due to an already crowded family bed situation, my littlest , Devon, has been designated to a crib from the moment he came out of the womb. Devon, now three, has never had an issue with his crib, in fact it has always seemed to be a sort of haven for him; a place all his own where he can chill and relax. However, on some days I hear the other mothers at preschool discussing the crib transition problems they are having in their homes. Those mothers arrive at school bleary eyed and looking as though they should return to bed. Apparently

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