Drop to One Nap — Is My Toddler Ready for a Single Nap?
Drop to One Nap — Is My Toddler Ready for a Single Nap? A reader wrote in this question about her toddler who is about to drop to one nap per day. “How do I know when my toddler is ready to drop to one nap a day? My 14 month old is fighting his […]
13 Month – 18 month Sleep & Nap Schedule
At this age toddlers need an average of 11.25 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night and 2.25 to 2.5 hours of naps during the day. Children at the younger end of this age bracket take two naps, in the morning and afternoon, but by eighteen months most consolidate to one midday or afternoon nap. Toddler […]
The 2-Year Sleep Regression – How to Get Your Child Back to Sleep
Many parents breathe a sigh of relief once their child hits the toddler years. But then you’re dealing with molars, budding independence, and (for some) potty training. The 2 year old sleep regression can feel like a curveball just when you think you’ve finally mastered your toddler’s bedtime routine. One minute they’re sleeping soundly through […]
The 15 Month Sleep Regression — What to Expect
Just when you thought you’d tackled the 12 month sleep regression and could count on some quiet nights of good sleep, your 15 month old is up in the night and upset! Time for the 15 month sleep regression! Signs of the 15-Month Sleep Regression If your toddler is experiencing a sleep regression, you may […]
Baby and Toddler Naps — Everything You Need to Know
Baby and Toddler Naps — Everything You Need to Know Many parents assume that nighttime is the only time that we should worry about our baby’s and toddler’s sleep. What parents often don’t realize is how important naps really are to babies’ development, temperament, and growth. Naps are incredibly important for babies and toddlers, but […]
Toddler Naps: Nap or Not to Nap for My 4 Year Old?
Toddler Naps: Nap or Not to Nap for My 4 Year Old? A reader wrote in this question about toddler naps: “I am struggling. Does my 4 year old need a nap? On weekdays, she goes to 1/2 day preschool, naps afterwards in her room with dim lights and a sound machine from about 12:45pm […]
Toddler Sleep: How to Navigate the Toddler Sleep Transitions
Toddler Sleep: How to Navigate the Toddler Sleep Transitions A hallmark of the toddler years is the many transitions that occur during those several years after infancy. Moving from “babyhood” into “big kids”, learning self-care like feeding, toileting and getting dressed are all big changes and challenges — and even toddler sleep problems — for […]