The downside to the cribs that turn into toddler beds (at least the models I looked at five years ago) has to do with the logistics. If you're reasonably tall and have strong arms and a sound back, there's no big deal. If you're 5'2" (as I am) and have to be careful about reaching and lifting, it may be hard to find a bed that converts that isn't an injury risk. Basically, we didn't go with a convertible bed because I couldn't reach down to the mattress without standing on something and was not at all certain that I could safely put a child down or pick it up again, especially not repeatedly.
A bit of advice-- Don't let yourself get dehydrated at the end of your pregnancy. It's tempting because of the frequent need to pee and because of swelling feet and ankles, but dehydration makes a lot of things harder. Especially, stay hydrated during the early stages of labor. I didn't, and getting an i.v. set up was a miserable experience.
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Date: 2008-03-27 02:08 am (UTC)A bit of advice-- Don't let yourself get dehydrated at the end of your pregnancy. It's tempting because of the frequent need to pee and because of swelling feet and ankles, but dehydration makes a lot of things harder. Especially, stay hydrated during the early stages of labor. I didn't, and getting an i.v. set up was a miserable experience.