Parents are always excited for their child to meet milestones and make the transition to the next stage. We record our child’s first steps, giggles, and spoonfuls of squash. We then get excited about transitioning our toddlers from a crib to a big kid bed...until they turn on us and create a night time misery too scary to explain unless you’ve already been there. Let us set the stage... The first night goes so well. Your daughter or son feels so BIG and independent about sleeping in a big bed
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5 Facts That Equal Better Toddler Sleep
If you have a toddler who just won't sleep well - who's popping in and out of bed like a jack-in-the-box at bedtime, for instance, or who still wakes frequently at night, or who just won't take long, restorative, consistent naps, despite your best efforts - then odds are you're feeling at your wit's end, and are looking for any (ANY) ideas that'll help you get your toddler sleeping better. Well, look no further! Today, Renee Frances, author of the adorable Good Night Fairy book series, is
10 Must-Know Baby and Toddler Nap Facts. (#7 May Surprise You!)
We've written quite a bit about baby and toddler naps here on the blog, so if you've been following our site for a while, you've had the chance to read a lot of baby and toddler nap tips and tidbits. But, some of you are new moms or new to The Baby Sleep Site® and we strive to educate all of our parents on the importance of good sleep and how to achieve it! Today, we're presenting you with 10 must-know facts about your baby's or toddler's naps. Think of it as your nap "cheat sheet". ;)
5 MORE Things You Need To Know About Baby and Toddler Naps
Last month, we brought you a napping "cheat sheet" -- 5 things you need to know about your baby's or toddler's naps. Since many of you found that nap list so helpful, we're bringing you a new one this month -- 5 more things you need to know about baby and toddler naps (it's amazing how much there is to share about baby sleep! :D). Let's dive in! 5 More Things You Need To Know About Baby and Toddler Naps On-the-go, "moving" naps aren't as restorative as naps that happen at
5 Things You Need to Know About Baby and Toddler Naps
We've written quite a bit about baby and toddler naps here on the blog, so if you've been following our site for awhile, you've had the chance to read a lot of baby and toddler nap tips and tidbits. But, some of you are new moms or new to The Baby Sleep Site® and we strive to educate all of our parents on the importance of good sleep and how to achieve it! Today, we're presenting you with 5 must-know facts about your baby's or toddler's naps. Think of it as your nap "cheat sheet". ;) And
Toddler Sleep Problems or Typical Toddler Behavior?
If you have a toddler at home, then you know toddler behavior can often seem downright crazy. From running around naked to eating the dog's food to peeing in their dresser drawers (yes, this actually happened at my house...). Toddlers tend to act in ways that make even the most veteran, experienced parents shake their heads and say "What?!" Sometimes, though, it can be hard to distinguish between "normal" toddler behavior and behavior that signals some kind of larger problem or deeper
5 Toddler Napping Tips
Getting a toddler to nap is not always an easy task. Here are 5 tips to help your toddler nap better. 1. Age-appropriate nap schedule for your toddler The first tip is to make sure you are napping your toddler at the right time. Some people are surprised to know that toddlers do not typically transition to just one midday nap until 15-18 months, on average. At many daycares, for example, they tend to transition many toddlers to one nap around their first birthday. While this may be okay