At two, it may take some extra effort from you to make sure there is consistency in setting limits in the home. At this age, your little may be extra curious and might have fun testing the rules. Be sure to stick to the rules and expectations you have set, such as when it's bedtime and that he [...]
Your little one may be talking away - or maybe he has been talking for quite some time at this point. At the end of your bedtime routine, after lights out, be sure to be as consistent as possible with her. For example, if he tries to talk to you when it is time for him to fall asleep, respond [...]
Traveling with an almost 2-year-old can be a challenge. As much as possible, stick with your child's usual schedule and routines. You may be tempted to skip some steps of her bedtime routine if plans push her bedtime much later, but resist the temptation. Sticking to comforting routines will help [...]
Some little ones snore. Sometimes snoring is just that - snoring. Other times it can be an indicator that your little one has something called obstructive sleep apnea. If your little one looks like she works hard to breathe during the night, has noisy breathing, or snores, be sure to check with [...]
If you haven't included reading books to your child as part of her bedtime routine, this is a great time to start. Reading stories together is not only great bonding time but is important for developing language and early reading skills. And good old-fashioned books are a much better choice than [...]
It's fine if your little one still uses a pacifier to help her sleep. Taking it away now may lead to major sleep issues. Once your little one is using a pacifier for this long, it can be best to continue to use it until 3 to 4 years of age. At that time, the "pacifier fairy" can come and leave a [...]
Between 18- and 23-months old, little ones typically sleep 9 to 12 hours overnight and 1.5 to 3 hours during the day, with some individual variability. By now, your little one is probably taking one nap per day. A good start time is about 12:30 or 1:00 p.m., right after lunch. If she is still [...]
Does your little one still want to nurse or have a bottle when he wakes during the night? If he does, it is probably likely that he falls asleep with a bottle (or right after having one) at bedtime. At his age, about 17 months old, you can definitely wean his bottle at bedtime. First, work toward [...]