Should I put a night light in his room? You can absolutely put a nightlight in your baby’s room. This may be particularly helpful as he grows up and common nighttime fears may develop. When considering a nightlight, first, make sure that it does not involve the use of any electronics. For [...]
My toddler is afraid of the dark. What can I do? Being afraid of the dark is incredibly common for toddlers and preschool-aged children. It is also normal for you to give some reassurance to your little one when he is afraid. Be careful, though, not to provide too much attention or reassurance to [...]
Where should my little one nap? Ideally, your little one should nap where they sleep at night. Choose an environment that is quiet, dark, and relaxing. If you are not home at naptime, try to find a place for your little one to nap that is similar to where he sleeps overnight – quiet and dark are [...]
How can I get her to sleep with the light off? When toddlers have the light on, it probably means they are afraid of the dark. To help your little one become more comfortable being alone in the dark there a few things you can do. First, have some fun in the dark. You can play a game in the dark or [...]
Is it OK for my toddler to sleep with a nightlight? Being afraid of the dark is a normal experience for young children. Using a nightlight can be a simple fix – nightlights are not bad for sleep. If your child wants the main light on, that can be a problem and disrupt sleep. However, if you have [...]