Anyone use toddler beds instead of cots or mats? I am only taking a few kids & thought they would look nicer. How much harder to clean or steralize if needed?

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I, personally, wouldn't want anything that "springy" or tall off the ground. Kids can try crazy things if you have your back turned for 1 second.

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I have six dck currently and they either sleep on regular beds or couches or play n pac for the babies. I don't do mats and haven't had problems with jumping or antics like that. I figure they sleep in beds at home so why not here? Over the summer I had more kids and they slept on sleeping bags but they didn't really nap, they rested and watched a movie or read. I say if you want toddler beds...go for it!

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I have two mats i lay out for two of them, use a pack and play for the baby, and my twins sleep in their cribs until i get around to buying them some beds.

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I agree they would look cute if you had a dedicated sleep room (which I do not) but I would be concerned about mattresses. I hate to think about all the germs mattresses soak up and leaked diapers, etc. would creep me out, LOL! I like that a mat I can wipe down with water/bleach and throw a new crib sheet on and its clean. And even if I had another room to my house I don't think I'd want to give it up for a daycare sleeping room - they already get enough of my house so I much prefer something I can tuck away!

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