My little one has an inconsistent schedule during the day because of work and childcare schedules. What are some things that I can do to keep her naps consistent? If you are able to keep your child’s naptime within an hour each day, she may be able to adjust to these differences fairly easily. [...]
How do I help her adjust to the spring time change (moving the clock forward/later in many parts of the United States)? Most babies will adjust fairly easily to this change. The first night after the time changes, you can put your baby to bed at the regular time. If she usually goes to bed at 7:30 [...]
Can my little one fall out of a bed without rails? Yes – young children tend to move more during sleep than adults, and can indeed fall out of bed. Having rails on your child’s bed is an important way to keep him safe. You don’t need to get a special bed with rails, but can buy rails that [...]
Where should my baby nap? Many babies will nap best in the place where they sleep at night. Napping “on the go” in strollers or cars can lead to shorter naps, as little ones may wake more easily due to disruption. Older babies also start to become more interested in their surroundings, and are [...]
My toddler wakes up multiple times a night. What do I do? It is normal for both children (and adults!) to wake many times a night, usually during natural pauses between sleep cycles. What can become difficult is when a toddler needs an adult to help him fall back to sleep. This is usually more [...]
What can I do if my little one wakes up right after I put her in her crib? As babies grow, they often become more likely to wake when placed in their crib. Older infants and toddlers may even resist falling asleep because they know a parent will leave once they are asleep! Young children, [...]
My preschooler stopped napping! What can I do to help him nap more often? The first step is to think about whether or not your preschooler still needs a nap each day. Most children (in places like the United States, Australia, and United Kingdom) will stop napping between the ages of 3 and 5 years. [...]