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Removing the slats from a cot

If you haven't yet decided to remove the slats from your baby's cot, you might be wondering why they are removed. This type of barrier is primarily designed to protect your little one from falling out, both day and night. However, as the child grows, they become increasingly curious about the world, and learning to walk only intensifies their desire to leave their safe bed. Eventually, the toddler will want to get out of their cot, and the removed slats will not only allow them to explore their surroundings independently but also prevent potentially dangerous attempts to climb the barrier or squeeze through its gaps.

When to remove the slats from the cot?

There is no single, universal answer to the question of when to remove the slats from a cot. Most often, this moment comes when the child turns one or two, but every child is different, and the decision depends on their behavior. The basic issue remains learning to walk. If your little one can walk independently without much trouble, as well as get down from and climb back into bed, you can start considering removing the slats. The child's behavior at night is also important – if the little one sleeps restlessly, it is worth keeping the barrier during their rest, even if the slats are removed during the day.

Removing the slats – an important moment for parents and children

The moment of removing the slats from a cot is extremely important for both parents and children. You must consider factors such as your toddler's independence, as well as their behavior during the day and at night. If you think you can remove the slats from the barrier, but you are still concerned about your little one's safety, place, for example, a soft pouf in its place to protect your child from falling. However, if everything goes well, you will open up a whole new world full of many things to discover for your child.