When you first bring home your baby, you expect some sleepless nights, and sometimes even enjoy the snuggles! But, after months of sleep deprivation, you expect your baby to grow into a toddler sleeping through the night. And, when that doesn't happen, you can be left feeling even more exhausted, frustrated, and confused. Look no further! We are here to help you learn how to get your toddler to sleep through the night. Why Does My Toddler Keep Waking Up at Night? One of the most perplexing
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5 Tips for Using Toddler Clocks to End Early Waking
It’s no surprise that children like to keep parents on their toes! Just when you thought all of your sleep issues were sorted out, your toddler starts waking up early. When they are in their “big” kid bed, they no longer have the confinement of the crib. What should you do to keep them from appearing at your bedside during the wee hours of the morning? Luckily, our sleep consultants have had personal experiences with this very issue with our own toddlers. What's helped many of us??
7 Tips for Taming Toddler Sleep Problems
Whether your child was an awesome sleeper as an infant or has never slept well, many toddlers will have trouble with napping, sleeping through the night, or simply staying in bed at least sometimes. The problems that plagued your household when your itty bitty baby needed endless cuddles and round-the-clock feeds might be long behind you, but now you’ve got “bigger” problems to worry about. Maybe your toddler has learned to climb out of their crib and bedtime is now filled with frustration or
9 Toddler Sleep Problems (And How To Deal)
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
2 Year Old Sleep Regression: 5 Reasons It Happens, and 5 Tips To Cope
You might think that having a 2-year old at home means you can finally (FINALLY) kiss the exhaustion and drama of sleep regressions goodbye. But sadly, you'd be wrong. The truth is, there is one final sleep regression you'll have to contend with when your child reaches 24 months - you'll have to tangle with the 2 year old sleep regression. Now, the good news is that this sleep regression is indeed the last, so once you get through it, you're done navigating sleep regressions. But the
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
Holiday Recovery 101 – Getting Your Baby or Toddler’s Sleep Back On Track
December was a whirlwind. You shopped up a storm, performed magic in the kitchen for your houseguests, went to all of the holiday parties, drank your share of the wine and watched the ball drop. What’s left? Picking up the pieces! With the close of the holiday season comes a stark reality: "normal" life has resumed, and your family is off-schedule, tired and cranky. If you’re lucky, getting back to your normal routine will be a piece of cake, with just a little nudge. But for many of us, it will
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
18 Month Old Toddler Sleep Regression: 10 Survival Techniques
Oh, parents - I'm so sorry to have to break this news. After three (yes, THREE) sleep regressions, you're not done yet. :( And the 18 month sleep regression? Yeah...it's one of the worst second only to the 8 month sleep regression. BUT that doesn't mean that you're powerless in the face of the 18 month sleep regression - not at all! We're always here for you, readers - even in the face of one of the toughest sleep regressions you'll face. 18 Month Old Toddler Sleep Regression: What It