![]() ![]() You sing it twice each night, and after that, the lights go out and your little one goes to sleep. For example, you could sing ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ at the end of your bedtime routine each night. Pick a “point” like a certain song or a specific book that will signify the end of your bedtime routine. She’s figuring out how much she can get away with! It’s normal toddler behavior to push the limits and “question” why she always has to go to bed at the same time each evening.Ī great way to combat this is to have a firm ending to your bedtime routine. X Cause #2: “Normal” 2 year old resistanceĪs your 2 year old becomes more independent, she’ll want to test her boundaries. You can also choose to keep a long nap and push bedtime later. If you want your toddler to keep an early bedtime, limit his naps. I get it! You treasure your 3 hours of uninterrupted downtime. Many moms cringe when I suggest limiting naps. *This is the combined total hours of all naps Plus, at 2 years old, I recommend limiting naps. He’s not tired enough to fall asleep! Make sure your toddler’s nap time falls right in the middle of his day. Please note that bedtime should not range by 1.5 hours every night, instead, you should try to keep it within a 20 minute range.Ī long nap (or late nap) can make your 2 year old fight bedtime. The ideal bedtime for your 2 year old is between 6:30-8 pm. Your 2 year old may be fighting bedtime because his nap was too long or because he’s simply testing his limits (totally normal toddler behavior.) Late or inconsistent bedtimes make your toddler sleep worse, not better. One thing that prevents toddlers from sleeping through the night is a late bedtime. In this article I guide you through these common sleep struggles, what causes them and how to fix them. We often have to tweak our toddler’s sleep schedule around her second birthday.Ĭommon sleep problems for 2 year olds are resisting bedtime, waking at night, wanting to sleep in their parent’s bed and fighting naps. It’s perfectly normal.Īlso, sleep needs and patterns change around the 2 year mark. When children advance in one area, like physical development, they often regress temporarily in another area, like sleep. In a time filled with such advancement, you may find that your 2 year old is also struggling with sleep problems. ![]() She’s learning new words everyday, and she’s becoming more independent by the minute. She’s perfecting her motor skills, like running and jumping. Sleep Problem #8: Waking too early in the morningĪt 2 years old, your toddler is working on several developmental milestones. Sleep Problem #5: Climbing out of the crib / coming into parents’ bed ![]() Sleep problem #4: Nightmares and night terrors Sleep problem #2: The 2 year sleep regression ![]()
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