At what age did you switch from a toddler bed to a twin size bed?

My daughter is going to be 4 in February and she has been in a toddler bed since she was 2. I was just just wondering what age is a good or appropriate age to switch to a twin bed or if it is even necessary to do until she has outgrown the toddler bed.

We switched at 5 1/2, just before she started kindergarten. My daughter was/is petite and would have fit in the toddler bed longer, but we thought it a was a good time to move her into a ‘big girl’ bed. (She has a small bedroom, so the toddler bed WAS a big space saver.)

Switch whenever you want, or when she no longer fits.

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9 Responses to “At what age did you switch from a toddler bed to a twin size bed?”

  1. Comment by SWILL

    my whole family skipped the toddler bed and went straight to a twin.
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  2. Comment by Deans

    My daughter went from the crib to a twin bed when she turned 2. I wouldn’t see why you’d have to move her to a twin till she’s outgrown the toddler bed.
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  3. Comment by Pippin

    We switched at 5 1/2, just before she started kindergarten. My daughter was/is petite and would have fit in the toddler bed longer, but we thought it a was a good time to move her into a ‘big girl’ bed. (She has a small bedroom, so the toddler bed WAS a big space saver.)

    Switch whenever you want, or when she no longer fits.
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  4. Comment by Hee Yang H

    If i’m not wrong it should be 3 yrs old!
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  5. Comment by Chase is due in 85 more days

    We just switched now, my daughter is 2 1/2. She likes the idea of having a nice big bed for herself. Also she was getting to the point of being a little "long" for her toddler bed.
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  6. Comment by jessy b

    i say any time now. if your child is comfortable sleeping in a bigger bed than go for it. every child is different. my five year old sleeps in a toddler size bed while my 7 year old sleeps in a twin size bed. use your judgment or you can ask her if she wants a bigger bed.
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  7. Comment by hurkamurk

    my one year old is still in a crib, but my 2 year old went strait from crib to twin size bed. as far as I see it, there isnt a use for a toddler bed, just more money to spend…..you can just go from crib to big twin bed!
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  8. Comment by poohbear_cmw

    Well, my daughter is 4 years old and she is short,for now. My husband and I are very tall. So we postponed getting her a big girl bed until about a month ago, she was outgrowing the bed. We got a full sized bed and it sits low to the ground, so she has had no problems and she will be able to grow into it. I think 4 is a good age, but it really depends on the child and there growing needs.
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  9. Comment by mom of many

    whenever you want. Like the others have said, some kids never go into toddler beds. I would say when she gets in school and perhaps starts having friends over, they might pick on her about it.
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