wrote:
Hi

We have an 18 month who has worked out that she can climb out of her
cot. We thought that it might happen soon, and even lowered the base
below the manufacturer's lowest position.

However this evening we heard an almightly bump as she fell onto the
floor. Thankfully she seems to be fine, though shocked. I simply have
no idea how she managed to get over. Perhaps we have a budding Edmund
Hillary in the making :-)

It seems far too early for us to convert the cot into a bed. She simply
will not go to bed if we do. I would value any thoughts an ideas that
you have?

Frankly, I don't think you have much choice. Your daughter is no
longer safe in her crib. There are some things that you can try,
including a "cat tent" (meant to keep cats out, but might keep a
toddler in) or at least surrounding the crib with mattresses in case
she falls out again. But if it were my child, I'd bite the bullet and
switch her to a toddler bed, or even a mattress on the floor. Yes, it
is harder to get your child to stay in bed, but the crib doesn't
accomplish that now either, and she could get seriously injured
climbing out the next time.

Good luck! It will take some time, but you can teach her that she has
to stay in bed at bedtime, and she'll be much safer!

--Robyn