talk to me about transitioning to floor bed from crib

[tzs]

dd is 16 months and we're expecting #2 late May. i really don't want to own 2 cribs (i want to side-car for the new kid....i hated co-sleeping) so i think it's time to do a floor bed for dd before too many other changes happen. 

she pretty much sttn with one early am waking for a water bottle then back to sleep. when she isn't ready to get up she just kind of lies there in her crib instead of trying to clamor out....but still, i'm terrified of being up all night putting her back to bed. she goes down really easily for her nap with just a water bottle and me leaving and shutting the door. but still, she has more energy than at nighttime.

i really think she likes her crib and maybe it just gives her a sense of "space."

i'm pretty much starting from square one with no previous knowledge so any tips would help. 

i need the motivation to take the plunge....any tips?????

[newbiemama09]

sounds like us! DD is 22 months and still in a crib, but we're preparing to switch to a toddler bed soon cuz #2 is due late Sept. no tips or advice, i just know that a friend of mine was able to transition her kid no problem.... but i don't know how!