This article outlines the average toddler schedule, including feedings, naps and night sleep. If your toddler is having trouble napping, you may be interested in my toddler nap tips. Two Nap Schedule | One Nap Schedule | No Nap Schedule Toddler Schedules: How Much Sleep Do Toddlers Need? I think of a "toddler" as a 1 to 3 year old, which is a wide range. And, sleep needs change in that time-frame. 1-year-olds typically sleep 11-12 hours at night and 2-3 hours during the day made up of
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Sleep Training is NOT Cry-It-Out (CIO)
I thought I should first talk about my philosophy on helping your child learn healthy sleep habits. Sleep Training I don't define "sleep training " as cry-it-out (CIO). You don't have to let your child cry to teach healthy sleep habits. Some people seem to think they are synonymous and I disagree. Sleep training starts with respecting your child's need for sleep (Weissbluth) and doing your part to ensure they get the sleep they need. This does not mean throwing up your hands if