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When our 2-year-old daughter started trying to climb out of her crib, my husband and I panicked. Was this normal? Was she trying to climb out too early? What was the next step? Was it too soon to ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. We've sent this story to your inbox. In addition to size, the firmness of the mattress matters, too. Though you might think your ...

A crib mattress and a toddler mattress are one and the same, and if you buy a convertible crib that transforms from a crib to a toddler bed you can keep the same mattress, too. If you do buy a new ...