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
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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 for our toddlers with you! Montessori teaching in general is a philosophy by Dr. Maria Montessori that education should be 100% child-centered so when it comes to using that mentality in a toddler’s bedroom you have
Can Playdates Mean More Sleep For Your Baby or Toddler?
Playdates are doubly fun: your little one gets to play with friends, and YOU get to enjoy quality time with friends of your own! But here's a 3rd bonus that some parents swear by: better sleep! That's right; some parents are adamant that a daytime playdate means a better, longer nap once baby is back home. But does this always work? Do playdates really mean more sleep for your baby or toddler? Let's investigate! Can Playdates Mean Better Baby and Toddler Sleep? Here's the short
Helping Kids (and Parents) Conquer Toddler Bedtime Struggles
Parents are always excited for their child to meet milestones and make the transition to the next stage. We record our child’s first steps, giggles, and spoonfuls of squash. We then get excited about transitioning our toddlers from a crib to a big kid bed...until they turn on us and create a night time misery too scary to explain unless you’ve already been there. Let us set the stage... The first night goes so well. Your daughter or son feels so BIG and independent about sleeping in a big bed
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 25,000 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
5 Facts That Equal Better Toddler Sleep
If you have a toddler who just won't sleep well - who's popping in and out of bed like a jack-in-the-box at bedtime, for instance, or who still wakes frequently at night, or who just won't take long, restorative, consistent naps, despite your best efforts - then odds are you're feeling at your wit's end, and are looking for any (ANY) ideas that'll help you get your toddler sleeping better. Well, look no further! Today, Renee Frances, author of the adorable Good Night Fairy book series, is
6 Words Every Tired Mom Should Hear
Attention, tired moms everywhere (and I know about 95% of you reading this article right now are tired moms!!) - we have a message for you. We know how overwhelmed and exhausted you are. We know that you love your little one so much it practically hurts, but that you are simply drowning in sleep problems. We know that you feel desperate and alone as you try to get your baby or toddler back to sleep at night. We know you sometimes wonder if you've done something wrong, or if you've "ruined"
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! 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 Looks Like Basically, you'll know you're facing
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