When to transition from a crib to a bed is a question that many families have. Three years old is a great age to transition your little one to a bed. When you transition her, try to put the bed in the same spot in the room as his crib. Celebrate the transition. Throw a "big bed" party. But be sure [...]
Your little one is almost three years old! Most little ones stop napping somewhere between three and five years old. Before the age of three, typically the better that he sleeps during the day, the better he will sleep at night. Be sure to have a consistent naptime routine, like his bedtime routine [...]
Does your little one need a little extra incentive to get through his bedtime routine or stay in his own room and bed overnight? Depending on your little one, he is probably old enough at 34 months to understand getting a reward for following the rules. He can earn a reward for doing all the steps [...]
Some little ones wake quite early in the morning. They then either call for mom or dad, or leave the room to go find a parent or play in another part of the home. Although you can't make him sleep, you can help him learn to stay in his room and play quietly until a specific time. Use a "good [...]
Some little ones say they get scared at night. Responding to nighttime fears is definitely a balancing act. You want to be reassuring, but you don’t want to overreact. Most children outgrow these fears naturally, but in the meantime there are a number of things that you can do. Play with you [...]
You may be starting to think about potty training or thinking about starting soon. Note that many little ones take longer to stay dry at night than during the day. Using an overnight "pull-up" is a great way to help your transition from overnight diapers to staying dry all night. Include a final [...]
Consider making a bedtime routine chart for you and your family! Include all the steps in your child's bedtime chart, including brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, and story time. If you normally read 2 stories, then show a picture of 2 stories. This can help your toddler (and you) stick to the [...]
Your little one is getting older and may be starting to consider climbing out of his crib. Be careful not to jump Electronic toys can be a lot of fun - especially ones with screens! These can include tablets, smart phones, or even televisions or portable DVD players. Avoid letting your little one [...]
An early bedtime is best! Little ones who go to bed early actually fall asleep faster, wake less often at night, and get more sleep. Putting your child to bed before he gets overtired will make a big difference. Some parents worry that if they move their child's bedtime earlier that their child [...]
Your little one is getting older and may be starting to consider climbing out of his crib. Be careful not to jump too quickly to transitioning to a bed. Little ones at this age often aren't developmentally ready for a bed. It's hard for them to understand the imaginary boundaries of a bed and have [...]