Here's a myth that needs to be debunked: sleep problems go away when babies grow into toddlers. After working with over 40,000 families we've learned that's simply not true! Yes, some babies will outgrow their sleep problems, but far more babies who take short naps and wake often at night simply grow into toddlers who take short naps and wake often at night. Here's something else: while some sleep problems are universal, regardless of your baby's age, other sleep problems are unique to
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Early Bedtime vs. Late Bedtime For Babies and Toddlers: Which Is Best?
Bedtime is a big deal, parents....as you probably know, bedtime can really set the tone for how the rest of your night will go! A peaceful bedtime routine - one that induces sleep and allows your child to fall asleep without your help - is a great way to encourage sleeping through the night. The timing of your baby or toddler's bedtime matters too, of course. We've shared recommended baby and toddler bedtimes by age in this cool printable chart, but we still hear often from parents who
6 Ways The Amazon Echo Will Transform Your Child’s Bedtime Routine
Have you seen the Amazon Echo yet? Leave it to Amazon to create such a cool product! The Amazon Echo is basically a personal assistant that lives in your house and is always listening for your next request. The Echo can play music, answer your questions, sync with your smart devices, and even control your lights! But here's what we think is super cool: the Amazon Echo makes an AWESOME addition to your child's bedtime routine. 6 Ways To Use Amazon Echo In Your Child's Bedtime
10 Bedtime Routine Tips: Crafting the Perfect Baby and Toddler Bedtime Routine
Bedtime routines are an essential part of healthy baby and toddler sleep habits - a very essential part! A great bedtime routine alerts your baby or toddler to the fact that bedtime is approaching; it can also serve to relax your child and help your baby or toddler fall asleep quickly and calmly. But how can you craft the perfect baby or toddler bedtime routine? We share our top tips below! 10 Bedtime Routine Tips for Babies and Toddlers Start winding down before you start the bedtime
Taming Summer Bedtimes: 3 Tips You Need
Summer is fully upon us, readers! But while warm temps and fun outdoor activities are great, those long, lazy days of summer may be seriously messing with your baby or toddler's inner sleep clock. Over the summer, many babies start crying at bedtime and resisting sleep even more than usual. It’s also common for toddlers to stop staying in bed and falling asleep much later, trying to tell you, “I’m not tired!” So frustrating - but not really unexpected, if you think about it. The sun goes
Toddler Sleep Training: 7 Tips and Tricks
Baby sleep training can be challenging, but toddler sleep training? Whew, boy...that can feel like an impossible task sometimes! That's why many parents find they need sleep training methods and techniques that are especially for toddlers...sometimes, the tips that work well with baby sleep training fall short with toddler sleep training. Fortunately for you, we know a thing or two about toddler sleep training! And today, we share 7 key toddler sleep training tips and tricks - keep reading
5 Gentle Techniques For Managing Toddler Bedtime Stalling
Did you know I have a toddler at home? I do - she's a beautiful, smart, funny little 2.5 year old. She's amazing, and I adore her with every ounce of my being. Did you know that I have a toddler at home? I do - she's a stubborn, defiant, strong-willed little tyrant. She's exhausting, and she sometimes drives me batty. Yep - both are true, readers! And I know those of you with toddlers at home can relate. They're cute, but between the tantrums and the napping changes and the crib-to-bed
Sample Toddler Sleep and Feeding Schedules [Free]
As your baby grows into a toddler, they still need a lot of sleep and many toddlers take long and luxurious naps. This post shares sample toddler sleep schedules by month. If your toddler is having trouble napping, you may be interested in my toddler nap tips. You can peruse all the schedules by scrolling down or use the quick links below. You may also want to bookmark this page for future use. Quick Links: 12 Month Old Schedule13 Month Old Schedule14 Month Old Schedule 15 Month