Contributor at ShareablyBabies may be fully dependent on their parents to take care of their needs but there’s no denying how incredibly smart and fast they are. The saying “babies don’t keep” rings true, that’s why moms and dads everywhere make sure they’re present for each milestone, celebrations, and the precious moments in between the sleepless nights and the long, tiring days. And because babies grow up way too fast, their brains are developing rapidly, too. It’s amazing how they discover things for themselves like unlocking skills that were never even introduced to them.swiggle1dot pattern2YouTubeWe’re not just referring to the crawling, babbling, and the dancing, either. These babies have somehow learned the concept of freedom: breaking out of their cribs and playpens to wander about. Note that most of the time, the escape plans are a success. One minute, your little bub is sitting in his crib, just innocently playing with his toys and the next, he’s climbing over the rails and slipping slowly down until he lands on the floor.Babies sure know how to keep grown-ups on their toes!

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It’s such a mystery how they learn the art of escaping but it sure is entertaining to watch! Fortunately, we live in a time where we can easily document babies’ antics in secret while keeping an eye on them.swiggle1dot pattern2YouTubeThese babies sure know how to act fast. In a matter of seconds, they’re able to step on pillows and other objects that give leverage, swing their legs over the top of the crib, and land with ease (or with very little struggle). What makes this funnier is the confidence they have while escaping, topped with the triumphant look on their faces when they realize their attempt was a successful one.

Is It Dangerous For Your Baby or Toddler To Climb Out of the Crib? First, though, a reminder: if your baby or toddler has figured out how escape the crib, don’t ignore it. This isn’t a phase you should wait out. If your baby or toddler is regularly climbing out of the crib, it can sometimes be dangerous. Not always, of course, but sometimes.

Escaping isn’t done by just climbing over cribs, either. These babies have learned to slide out from under, too!Watching these babies escape swiftly will really make you wonder what they plan on doing once they’ve managed to climb out of cribs or slide out from under them.swiggle1dot pattern2YouTube Babies don’t always work alone, either.It’s comical to see a sibling standing by, watching curiously as their brother or sister attempts to escape. Are they taking notes? Holding their breaths in anticipation? Waiting for mom and dad to bust in and catch their sibling in the act? We’ll never really know as babies’ minds seem to be wired differently and are quite advanced.

These adorable onlookers will either be tattletales or accomplices in the near future, that’s for sure.swiggle1dot pattern2YouTubeThis compilation of escape tactics will undoubtedly make you question the efficacy of baby-proofing strategies because let’s be honest, the little ones just continue to find ways around them! Pretty impressive when you think about it. Do they formulate plans A to Z in their heads while playing, or do they get these lightbulb moments and immediately act on them to test the waters?

If only babies came with thought bubbles and subtitles!swiggle1dot pattern2YouTubeOne of the babies caught on video even carefully studied each step in his plan! You’ll laugh when you see how he first looks around for objects to use and finally decides on a pillow which he proceeds to throw on the floor. What’s it for, you ask? A guaranteed soft landing, of course!

How smart is that?!swiggle1dot pattern2YouTubeKeeping an eye on a baby is a tough job. It’s more than just making sure they’re fed, clean, happy, and entertained.

They know how to take advantage of each second you’re not looking, which really is proof that size isn’t a gauge of intellect and that they’re not to be underestimated at all. Let this funny compilation of smart baby escape plans remind you of why you should really watch your little ones like a hawk!Please SHARE this with your friends and family.

My youngest was a wannabe crib climber from the time he learned to pull up, and eventually transitioned to full-on midnight escapes by toddlerhood. I wish I had known some back then to save me from many sleepless nights. (You know, short of strapping him in to a hammock-like contraption.)If you have your own escape artist on your hand, you're likely equal parts terrified and confused. What if they fall and get hurt?

What if they raid the fridge and drink an entire gallon of OJ? Does this mean they're ready for a big kid bed? If your toddler isn't quite developmentally ready to understand the need to stay in an actual bed, making that switch too soon could be a recipe for disaster. In fact, experts recommend most, when they're typically mature enough to follow directions and actually stay in bed.Until your toddler is old enough to stay put in a big kid bed, you'll need to figure out how to prevent their daredevil tactics and keep them from climbing out of their crib. It's not easy, but with a little luck and a lot of creativity, it can be done. Read on for 11 tips and tricks that can help give you some peace of mind and hopefully keep your toddler from climbing out of their crib.

Lowering the mattress is a good first step for parents to take when attempting to keep a toddler in their crib. Sleep consultant Christine Stevens, owner of, recommends taking mattress-lowering a step further by removing the metal support piece below the mattress to let it rest on the floor.' While this may not be possible for all cribs, for some, the extra 6 inches of space can be enough to mark the rail higher and keep your kiddo in their crib a little longer,' Stevens tells Romper. 'Just make sure there isn't too much space between the top of the mattress and the bottom crib rail. You don't want little hands getting stuck, or worse, your child ninja-ing their way out through the bottom.' 'Putting your child in a properly sized sleep sack (and you may have to make it narrower by doing some sewing) or putting them in footie pajamas with a piece of material sewn between the legs (like the webbing between a frog's toes) so that they can walk and play in their pajamas, but cannot separate their legs wide enough to throw their leg over the rail and climb out' is an innovative idea, Lynelle Schneeberg, Psy.D., pediatric sleep psychologist and director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, tells Romper. I don't know why this genius hack never crossed my mind when my son was consistently climbing out of his crib.

If your child's crib has one side that is built higher than the other, it feels natural to put that side against the way. But if they keep climbing out, try turning the crib around so that the low side is against the wall.' When they try to climb over, they usually use the sides that are shorter to propel one leg over.

If they don't have that chance and the side is higher, they won't have as much of an ability to climb right over and get out,' Elisa Costanza and Pam Larouche, early childhood educators and tell Romper. When all else fails, parents may be desperate to try just about anything to get their toddler to stay in their crib at night. Safety is the most important consideration, and the sleep experts Romper spoke with warn that as tempting as they may be, sleep tents that go over the top of a child's crib are not safe to use. Multiple safety recalls have been issued for that intend to keep toddlers from climbing out of cribs due to potential injuries. It is recommended to use the methods above to try to keep your toddler safely in their crib until they are ready to transition to a bed.Experts:, pediatric sleep psychologist, author of, and director of the Behavioral Sleep Program at Connecticut Children's Medical CenterElisa Costanza and Pam Larouche, early childhood educators and baby and child sleep consultants atChristine Stevens, children's sleep consultant and owner ofJamie Engelman, MS and Pediatric Sleep Consultant with.