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Naptime at our house is a recurring mystery: What time will Lucy go down today? I’m on the lookout for clues all morning and remain suspicious through the dim lights, the books, and her droopy eyelids as she finishes her bottle. The plot thickens whenever there’s a deadline — a music class or a pizza [...]

Afternoon naps, short naps, and more “Getting my baby down for her afternoon nap is such a struggle. Help!” In the wise words of my friend Samantha’s pediatrician, “When your daughter really needs to sleep, she will.” Some babies, like Samantha’s adorable 1-year-old, Ava, thrive without much daytime sleep-though the lack of shut-eye can be [...]

Motion sleep, late naps, and more “Going for a drive to help my baby nap is such a lifesaver. Can I keep doing it?” Yes, but experts caution not to make it a daily habit. Motion sleep, whether it’s in a car, swing, or stroller, isn’t as restorative as crib sleep because it doesn’t allow [...]

Day 1: Start a Regular Routine Many babies get their days and nights mixed up, napping for long periods in the afternoon and waking up to play at bedtime. But today you’re going to fix that. “The latest research shows that infants can be taught the difference between night and day from the get-go,” says [...]

According to sleep research, and motherly experience, the length and the quality of naps affect nighttime sleep. (And, conversely, nighttime sleep affects naps.) Babies differ in their napping needs — In the table below, you can see a general guide that applies to most babies. When should your baby nap? Timing of naps is important. [...]

What is guaranteed to drive your toddler crazy? Four little words, “It’s time for bed”! These words are enough to turn any toddler into a argumentative little being. If you’re a parent whose toddler won’t sleep, you know what I’m talking about. So what can you do to get that toddler into bed? Instead of [...]

Toddler Sleep Problems Toddler sleep problems are very common. As your toddler continues to grow and develop his sleeping patterns will change. Sometimes these changes are for the good and sometimes they create a huge problem. Here are suggestions and information about toddler sleeping patterns and toddler sleep problems. Build a regular bedtime routine everyone [...]

Avoiding Toddler Bedtime Problems If sleep can be hard for grownups from time to time, it’s no wonder that toddlers — who have trouble winding down in any situation — have their bouts with restless nights. The good news is that with help from you, these restless phases don’t have to last long. Here’s a [...]

I’ll admit I was spoiled. When Anna was an infant, her sleep patterns were ridiculously predictable – she slept constantly. So now that she’s older, I feel totally confused by these crazy toddler sleep patterns. For the past couple months, Anna’s been waking up at 6:30 a.m. most mornings and then on one random day, [...]

You are here: Experts > Kids > Health for Kids > Pediatrics > Toddler Sleep Issues Pediatrics – Toddler Sleep Issues Expert: David Olson, MD – 1/9/2006 Question Dr. Olson, My 2 1/2 year old has been sleeping through the night (9:00PM until 6:00AM) for more than a year now but just recently has started [...]