Around the age of 2 months or when the baby is a few weeks old is the ideal time to transition to the floor bed.
Baby rolling off floor bed.
But some people do decide to wait until their children are toddlers to introduce a floor bed.
Be sure to install a baby gate on the stairs once your child is four months old because that s what they frequently start rolling over and develop the skills to move around and crawl.
She s developing an awareness of borders which will come in handy when she navigates stairs and transitions to a big.
She s free to move and practice her new skill.
If the baby or toddler is out of bed constantly and is not sleeping then there are two options.
Your baby could also land on items like clothing soft bedding or plastic bags.
This seems like a bad thing but consider it from your child s viewpoint.
But if the floor bed is not working i e.
Falls from an adult bed not only could harm your baby from an impact to the floor.
If possible you ll want to do it before your baby starts rolling.
Never put baby chairs or floor seats on counters or leave babies unattended on a couch or bed and always use safety straps in chairs and strollers.
Switch to a crib for awhile.
Once your baby starts rolling chances are she ll probably roll off the floor bed at some point.