Twin Girls. Too young for toddler beds?

My kids usually went into a big kid bed between 12 months and 18 months depending on when they decided to climb out of their cribs. A couple of my kids went into a big bed but 2 of mine went from a crib to a toddler bed. I really liked the toddler bed because you can use the mattress from the crib and it is so low to the ground I never had to worry about them falling out. They also got used to climbing into bed by themselves and getting out of bed. They can also start to learn how to make their beds.

I think that getting them "big girl beds" is a wonderful idea. They may actually surprise you and be excited to fall asleep in them. Don't be too surprised though if they want to sleep together in one bed, at least for a while. I used to lie down with my daughter for a little while, until she was relaxed and beginning to dose off. Then, I would tell her I had to check on the boys, and get up. She would fall asleep all by herself before I got back to her room. After a while, she no longer needed, nor wanted me to lie down beside her.

I think that they are old enough to have their own beds. They might even be so excited about it that they will sleep in them willingly. You just have to remain firm with them and they will get it. We used to let my daughter fall asleep downstairs then take her up. Finally we decided it was time for her to go up to her bed and fall asleep up there like her sister did. It took a few nights of putting her back into bed every time she got out but then she got it and we haven't had any trouble since.

We did the family bed too with 5 kids (not all at once) the good news is that all my kids learned to sleep away from us at differnt times. and I am happy to say they all sleep in thier own beds now! (4 of the 5 live in their own homes :0) becasue they are grwon) My Daugher co slept with her sons too. It is just how we did things. He 5 year old transitioned around 4 and her 15 month old actually did better in his crib at around 9 months. There is no single correct way for everyone. It varies depending on the kid, the parents and the situaion. you might try trasitioning them to crib matresses on the floor in your room first and then move them to thier room. 20 months might be a bit young for the transion after co sleeping, but it is possible. If they are not ready, you might try again in a few months. It just might be a tad easier because there are two of them, so the are not sleeping alone. you may want to even try putting them in one bed at first. it is really hard to say not knowing your kids, but I am sure you will find a way to work it out. P.S. good for you for co sleeping with your children! That is a real hot topic hear and every where other than AP sites! best wishes....