How to Choose Calming Toys That Will Help Your Toddler Sleep

how to choose calming toys that help your toddler sleep

Calming toys are designed to provide comfort, relaxation, and sensory stimulation for children, particularly toddlers, who may still be developing emotional regulation and self-soothing skills. According to Jooble, even though the specifics of jobs for a toy designer may vary, their main requirement is to always keep in mind the following positive effects of calming …

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5 Tips to Help Children Who Suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea

5 tips for children with sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects 6.62% of American adults and approximately 3% of American children. People with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction or blockage to their upper airway. This condition decreases the oxygen level in your body and increases the level of carbon dioxide, which commonly interrupts …

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How to Get a Toddler To Sleep Through the Night (even in their own bed!)

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 …

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Our Top 25 Sleep Resources

We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we’ve tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! …

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How Much Sleep Does a 3 Year Old Need?

Almost everyone knows newborns need to sleep virtually all day and all night. And, babies need a lot of sleep day and night, too. But, what about toddlers and preschoolers? How much sleep does a 3-year-old need? Your 3 year old needs an average of 11 hours 15 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period. …

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Safe Toddler Sleep: When Can Your Toddler Use a Pillow?

This is a guest post written by Judith McLean When your toddler is ready to make the transition from crib to their first bed, it’s a milestone often accompanied with lots of exciting decisions, from selecting new bedroom decor to choosing the right bedding. It’s usually only once you’ve decided on the bed and bought …

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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 …

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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 …

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Why We Chose a Montessori Style Bedroom For Our Toddlers

Hello! I am Noelle of Oh Happy Play. In recent months I have become the go to for all things floor beds and Montessori style bedrooms when I showcased my two daughters’ new rooms on my blog. I am so happy to have a chance to share just why we chose a Montessori style bedroom …

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