Transitioning your child from a crib to a toddler bed is a major milestone for both you and your little one. It signifies their growing independence, but this change can also come with challenges.

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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 ...