ringing in the new year with a new bedroom

We may end up regretting this....we removed the "gate" from Z's crib - converting it into a toddler bed.  He slept on his mattress on the floor last night and did well, so we took the gate off this morning.  He's napping there now - we'll see how tonight goes.  Also gone is the "nursing chair." In its place, the game table from the living room.  We'll see if these changes stick.