[blparent] Bed Rails

[David Andrews]

I bought some toddler beds at Target.  They are the size of a crib, 
actually use a crib mattress, but they are quite low to the 
floor.  They also have a rail, kind of like a crib, sides and ends 
that is, but not nearly as high.  They are also open on most of one 
side, so the kid can get in and out herself.  So, fairly low to the 
floor, not far to fall, and a little bit of a surround.  Plus you 
don't have to buy a mattress, just use crib mattress.  Then when they 
were about 5 they got real beds.

Dave

At 04:08 PM 9/23/2009, you wrote:
>Hi.  I'm starting to think about moving Sarah from her crib to a 
>regular bed.  The move might not happen for a few months yet, but 
>one of these days Sarah is going to try climbing out of her 
>crib.  It's just a matter of time.  So I'm wondering if any of you 
>bought rails for a regular bed.  If so, were the rails worth the 
>investment?  I was thinking I would put a baby gate at Sarah's door 
>as well as one at the top of the stairs, but I'm not sure how big of 
>an issue falling out of bed might be.  The rails seem to sell for 
>between $20 and $30, which isn't bad, but I don't want to spend 
>money on something that isn't really necessary.  Thanks.
>
>
>Jo Elizabeth