You know Tiff, the bed change wasn't as bad as I expected. I actually kept the crib in his room for a couple weeks and if he escaped the bed two times, he had to stay in his crib. He loved his crib before, but once he had the option of a big bed, he no longer wanted the crib. Naps took a little longer than nighttime, but overall not too scary of a transition. I'm much more afraid of future potty training.