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
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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
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
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! 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
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
Your Toddler’s Sleep Regressions Explained
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 it's so discouraging. So normal, but so very, very discouraging. Sometimes, you can trace the blip in your little one's sleep to an obvious factor (like a recent vacation, for
Why Not All 12 Month Olds Transition to One Nap
As your baby approaches her first birthday, most parents are beginning to wonder when it's time to transition to one nap. How will you know when it's time? Don't all 12 month olds take just one nap? Actually, they don't. It surprised me when I was a new mom, too, but the average age for a toddler to transition to one nap is actually between 15 and 18 months. They take just one nap until between 3 and 4 years old, on average, before they stop napping all together. This article will review the