Order of transitions for 2yo? +toddler bed +sibling +gro-clock

[Aromy]

Hello Mamas (&Papas),

I'm expecting baby #2 in a matter of days now! My LO is now 2yrs3mo, and she's still sleeping in a crib with a sleep sack. She is still too small to climb out or she hasn't even tried. We have no complaints as she sleeps through usually 11-12hrs at night, unless unwell.

I know we have to transition her eventually, I just don't know what order to do things in. Does anyone have any recommended order of things to do first?

-Removing the side of her crib.
-Teaching her about the sun/moon on the Gro-clock. (Has yet to be plugged in.)
-Wait for the arrival of #2.

Any ideas or sharing your own experiences would be happily welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read this!

[weaver]

No need to go into the big bed, unless there is a compelling reason, IMO. It's good to maintain as much as usual as you can. My LO1 was 2yr 1mo when LO2 was born and stayed in a cot for another year and a bit. LO2 will be 4 in two months and is still in a cot, no rush.

[michaeljacknnugg]

I'd leave as much as possible the same as you head into this period of transition for her. It will be a big change becoming a sister and if she's sleeping well, you'll have one less thing to worry about!