When you transition a toddler into a toddler bed, she may abuse her new freedom by making her way into your room night after night. Whether she's anxious about sleeping in a new bed, has nightmares or just wants to be close to you, it poses a...
If bedtime is a constant battle between you and your toddler, remember that creating a power struggle is not the answer. Instead, stay consistent and put your child to bed at the same time every night. This way, your toddler will realize that you...
Your toddler's stomach is small, and it is normal for him to eat frequently throughout the day. If he seems hungry an hour after dinner, a small bedtime snack may help him sleep better and wake up less hungry in the morning. Just as you plan...
Watching your baby grow and change is one of the special aspects of parenthood. When your baby is born, his crib is a place of safety, security and comfort. As his first year passes and he gets stronger and taller, you may be thinking about moving...
Toddler spend a great deal of time in the crib or toddler bed. The place where your toddler sleeps should be safe for naps and sleeping at night, says Kids Health. Inspecting your child's sleeping environment for things that could injure her is an...
Children require adequate sleep each day to function properly. A 4-year-old who appears to be tired all day may be suffering from too little sleep. When specific symptoms are present, the fatigue could be due to an illness. Determining the cause...
Making the transition from a crib to a bed is a momentous occasion for your and your child. Elizabeth Pantley, author of "The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child's Sleep,"...
For some parents, getting a 14-month old to fall asleep and stay asleep is a nightly battle. As toddlers grow, they would rather engage with the world around them than go to bed at night. Toddlers may also begin having fears or separation anxiety...
Helping your toddler to go to sleep and stay asleep creates a happy child and well-rested parents. Young toddlers often struggle with falling asleep and frequently wake at night from teething, nightmares or physical and emotional developmental...
Teaching a toddler to sleep in his own bed is an important step to developing his independence. Sharing the bed with your toddler can make it more difficult to break the habit as he becomes accustomed to sleeping with you. It may also hurt the...
When your toddler is 1 to 2 years old, she may begin resisting going to sleep at bedtime. You may have gotten into the habit of nursing your baby to sleep, which becomes more difficult as she enters her toddler years. Whatever the reason, it can...
Because a toddler is very aware of his surroundings, there are many distractions that can pose problems at bedtime. Discomfort, light, noise or separation anxiety are just some of the causes of bad sleep habits. A toddler requires about 13 hours...
When your baby outgrows his crib, he needs to start sleeping in a bed. However, it takes a child several years to develop the skills needed to stay in a bed without falling out. In the meantime, you need to find some way to keep him in the bed....
It is not uncommon for a 4-year-old to suddenly cry out and awake from sleep, even if he never had sleep problems in the past. Because your toddler's sleep disturbances disrupt both his and the entire family's rest, it is essential to understand...
Transitioning your child into a bed from a crib or co-sleeping situation is often very difficult for you and your child. If your child has been sleeping in a crib, moving to a bed can provide all sorts of new found freedoms, the largest being the...
Sleeping and potty training are two of the biggest concerns for parents of toddlers. Children vary; what is right for one child may not be for another, so make sure that your problem isn't a normal individual difference from others' expectations...
Many parents fear the dreaded words, "Can I sleep with you?", accompanied by their toddler crawling under the covers to snuggle up to Mommy and Daddy. Some little ones limit this to evenings when they've had a bad dream or are scared by a nasty...
