Just when you get a handle on a sleep routine for your baby, they turn into toddlers. And everyone knows that toddlers tend to have very strong opinions about all sorts of things — especially bedtime. To help tired parents everywhere, we asked the experts for their tips on getting toddlers...
Don’t worry about creating bad habits by staying in their room for a few minutes.Your toddler may need a little extra time with you to settle down. Lightly rest your hand on them or sit in a chair nearby, remaining quiet to encourage sleep. Give your child a warm, loving reception wh...
Your toddler or preschooler may face some new sleep challenges, from bedtime struggles to waking up during the night. Check out our advice and solutions.
“My kids didn’t sleep thru the night until I cut out naps and set consistent wake-up times. The pediatrician shook her head when I told her my 3-year-old didn’t take naps anymore. But they went to bed at 7PM and slept until 7AM, so I must be doing something right!”Krissy ...
Getting Your Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed Before Bedtime Before you can send your child to their own bed, they typically need to understand what’s going on and why. In toddler-friendly language, explain that parents and kids each have their own bedrooms for sleeping. By making your ...
How long do toddler sleep regressions last? It varies depending on the cause - if it’s teething it might only last a day or two until the tooth comes through. For something developmental or an illness, it could take weeks. Mostly though, you’re looking at a few days to a couple of...
Recently, I was a vendor at my local birth and baby fair and one of the most frequently asked questions by expecting mamas was surprisingly not related to infant sleep. Rather, they were concerned with how to get their toddler to sleep better! These tired mamas were trying to wrap their ...
routine has a strong end that clearly signals to your toddler that it’s time to lie down and sleep. This can be a phrase you say, a song you play, a prayer, etc. If you do this consistently, over time you can help to cut down on (and maybe eliminate) your toddler’s stalling....
"The long-term skill is learning to self-regulate to put myself to sleep, and if I wake up in the middle of the night, I stay in bed because I can put myself back to sleep,'' he said. "That's a skill called self-soothing." ...
writing career immediately after graduation. She is a certified Safe Sleep Ambassador and has contributed to sites like Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, and Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride and joy is her Appaloosa “Chacos.” She also likes to crochet while watching stand-up comedy specials on Net...