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
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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
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
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
5 Things You Need to Know About Your 2 Year Old’s Sleep
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you’re likely no stranger to the concept of sleep regressions. You've probably experienced them first-hand, right? ;) If you’re new here, however, let us fill you in. A sleep regression refers to a period of time when a baby or toddler who’s been sleeping well suddenly begins waking at night and during naptime or even refusing to go to sleep at all. There are several distinct regression phases that most babies and toddlers experience: one at 4
Sibling Series Part 2: Juggling Different Baby and Toddler Sleep Schedules
Lately, a lot of people are writing in about having a new baby (very exciting!) and wondering how to juggle more than one sleep schedule. This article will give you tips to maintain multiple children's schedules, when their ages vary (multiples have a different set of challenges, so that will be a subsequent part to come). Once you help your baby sleep through the night, and then your baby becomes a toddler, many families decide to add another baby into the mix. If you haven't, you might