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
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How To Put Your Baby or Toddler On A Schedule
Sure, we've got a ton of helpful sample sleep and feeding schedules by age on our site - but since your baby or toddler presumably can't read yet, how are you supposed to get your child to, you know, actually follow one of these sample schedules? Having a schedule is all well and good, but how do you get your child's day to match said schedule? Fear not, parents - we here at The Baby Sleep Site® are known for our awesome scheduling help. And in today's article, we bring that
Wonder Weeks Chart: How The Wonder Weeks Affect Baby and Toddler Sleep
If you're a parent, you've no doubt heard about The Wonder Weeks, written by Xaviera Plooij, Frans X. Plooij PhD, and Hetty van de Rijt PhD. The book outlines the 10 "wonder weeks" during infant development (which often cause sleep regressions), that all babies go through in the first 20 months of life. The book outlines when and why each "wonder week" happens; it also offers parents insights into how to help their babies navigate each wonder week, and turn it into a leap forward for baby. But,
Baby and Toddler Bedtimes By Age – An Easy Reference Chart from The Baby Sleep Site®
As many people know, it is important to have a consistent bedtime for your baby or toddler. That, plus a good bedtime routine, is generally the first step in working towards sleeping through the night, and towards creating a predictable daily sleep and feeding schedule. But what are the best bedtimes by age, exactly? A bedtime that's too early may result in early-morning waking and short naps, but a too-late bedtime may make your baby overtired, which can lead to a whole host of sleep
Why Consistency Is So Important During Sleep Training
Based on lots and lots of experience in working with parents over the years, we here at The Baby Sleep Site™ have found something to be true: when used with consistency, the right sleep training method can work wonders for a baby's nighttime sleep problems, or a toddler's persistent sleep issues. The two key words in that statement? 'Consistency' and 'Right'. Finding the Right Sleep Training Method It's important that you find a sleep training method that works for both you and your baby.
Your Toddler’s Sleep Regressions Explained
Toddler sleep regressions - what are they, when they happen, and how to help your toddler sleep? Today's post will explain everything you need to know about toddler sleep regressions. Baby and toddler sleep is an ever-shifting, ever-changing thing, isn't it? Just when you think you're done with sleep training, done with nap time drama, done with night wakings -- you find out you're not. Something happens (an illness, a bout of teething, a vacation, etc.), and everything falls apart. And
When to Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed and How
When to transition your toddler from crib to bed will involve several factors you need to consider. This post will help you decide when is the right time and give you tips on how to do it. When To Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed First, let's talk about when to transition your toddler from crib to bed. There's no right or wrong answer. The ages for making this transition vary from family to family. With over 10 years of experience working with families, I recommend you try to wait until
When Is It Too Late To Sleep Train?
Often, exhausted parents contact the Baby Sleep Site® and share some variations of this story: “My son/daughter has always been a terrible sleeper. I kept hoping he/she would grow out of it, and that the sleep issues would resolve on their own. Now, he/she is getting older, and the problems are only getting worse. But he/she isn’t a baby anymore. Is it too late to sleep train?” And that’s the question we’re tackling today, readers: When Is It Too Late to Sleep Train? Is It Ever Too
6 Possible Reasons Your Baby or Toddler Has Insomnia or Is Night-Waking [VIDEO]
When your baby or toddler is waking frequently at night, the first question you probably ask yourself is, “Why?!?” Countless parents contact the Baby Sleep Site and ask that very question: “Why is my baby (or toddler) waking up all the time?!” Dear readers, we wish SO MUCH that we had an easy answer to that one. Unfortunately, as with so many things related to your baby or toddler, nighttime waking isn’t exactly straightforward. Sleep Associations and Hunger: Two Common Causes of
