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Helping Toddlers Sleep
Guest Author – Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, M.D, F.A.A.P
Have you ever had trouble getting your toddler to sleep? If so, you are in good company. A typical scenario I hear about is the toddler who goes down easily but wakes up a few times a night. Often there are multiple trips to and from the child’s bedroom exhausting parents and the toddler. And, usually the toddler is quite independent – either in a bed or able to climb out of the crib. This can happen early in sleep or throughout the night creating a very long night at times.
What is reassuring is that mostfinicky toddlers become good sleepers. It is a true balancing act in how to intervene. On the one hand, kids this age do need a little reassurance that parents are still in the house. On the other hand, too much “help” from parents can create sleep associations that are difficult to undue.
HOW TO: get your toddler to sleep without a fuss
This isn’t so much a “how to” as it is “a method which worked for me.” I’d love to hear what has worked for you.
We have wanted nothing more than to get Little Miss to fall asleep without the required presence of a parent. At almost 20 months we are finally there.
How to Get a Toddler to Sleep Through the Night
Tips on How to Get a Toddler to Sleep though the Night
Written by Krista Tannahill from MapleMama.ca
Toddler Sleeping Through the Night
Is your toddler sleeping through the night?
You really don’t know what happened! Your pleasant baby, who has slept through the night since she was three months old, has now turned into a crying, nocturnal toddler! Where did you go wrong? Actually, it probably isn’t anything that you did at all. Your baby is growing and changing. She is becoming more aware of her surroundings, and she is learning how to make things happen. As her independence grows, her will becomes stronger. If she isn’t happy about something, she’ll let you know it! A common problem that many parents face is getting their toddler to sleep through the night.
Toddler Sleeping Through the Night: The Problems
The are several different scenarios that may be played out in the homes of toddlers each night. Some babies go peacefully to bed, but then sometime later in the night, they awaken and howl aggressively until someone comes to their rescue. Then, they either snuggle back down into mom and dad’s bed, or they allow themselves to be rocked back to sleep and placed back into the crib.
Getting Your Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed
All day long our busy little toddler amuses us, delights us, and even baffles us with their naïve semantics. The world through the mind of a toddler is a great place to be and it seems like for them the fun never ends….that is except at bedtime. As much as we love our toddlers bedtime for many of us signifies a time where we can either wind down or complete some last minute chores. However for toddlers it can mean war! The battle to stay up and play is not one they take likely and for us mommies the battle can be brutal!
Who taught them such scare tactics?! Like screaming uncontrollably until you come running to retrieve them, surely the neighbors will cry abuse…or the manipulative drink of water/bathroom technique, very clever my little Einstein. Do we really stand a chance against such a worthy opponent? Despair not fellow mommies, those cute little faces might be quite a distraction, but stand fast help is on the way! Here is what one mommy from Chicago, IL had to say when questioned on how to get her toddler to sleep. She stated that she did not have a problem with her toddler crying but that her little girl just refused to stay in her bed. She recalled the following incident:
Susan discussed how she carefully planned her daughter Samantha’s first night in her own bed. They had discussed it and made a big deal of it all day. She prepared the room carefully with Samantha, by putting her favorite cartoon sheets on the bed and putting two night lights in place. Samantha and her favorite doll peaches, even got a new pair of pajamas for the occasion. Samantha seemed very excited and agreed with mommy that she would sleep in her bed until morning like a big girl. That night Susan read Samantha and Peaches a story, tucked them both in to bed and kissed them goodnight. She was pleasantly surprised, but proud at what a big girl Samantha seemed to be. She kissed her mommy back and said “good night mommy” Samantha said enthusiastically (almost as if she couldn’t wait for her mommy to leave). “Goodnight baby, mommy will see you in the morning” Susan replied. She walked room with her chest stuck out, what a wonderful little girl she was raising! Seconds later her Mommy radar went off. She tiptoed quietly back to Samantha’s bedroom and saw only her little bottom sticking up, as her head was in the toy box. When she called Samantha’s name, she looked up, smiled, and replied innocently “Good morning Mommy!”
How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed
I am a mother of three small babies 4 months, 1 1/2 yrs, and 3 yrs, i have found that if you practice attachment parenting and you let your kids make their own decisions on when they sleep in the bed by them selves, or get rid of the bottle or sassy ( pacifier) but if both parent arent on the same page as to how they want to raise their children then yes it can be damaging to your relationship that iis why it is so important for parent to be on the same page when it comes to their children. my 3 yr old sucked on a sassy up until she was 2 1/2 i kept trying to take it from her and my husband informed me that if we just let her decide when she wants to get ride of it then she will do so. and sure enough a couple weeks later she go ride of it. she came to me and said ( mommy i dont want it any more. we decided that we would let our kids sleep with us and it works for all of us because we dont have to get up during the night and fight with them to go back to sleep. studies show that parents that spend alot of time with their children right from birth and practice attachment parenting have smarter and more independent children as they are growing. because you are your childs first teacher. and no one can teach them better than you can. my husband an i have agreed to never put our kids in child care i an a stay at home mother and a student on-line. and i home school our kids as well, and when they are high school age they will go to a private school. my husband and i think it is horrible to just let your kids cry because you want them to go to sleep. crying take away time they could be learning. and also cry can stunt they growth. yes we are people who like to practice more natural ways of doing things and i think that moer mothers should get on board with attachment parenting and natural remedies with their children so they dont grow up to be unpleasant people to be around and know the basics of life . good luck to all you mothers out their that have troubles with their child . just love them and they will let you know when the right time for them is to do something. if any one has a questions regarding your gift from god. then please email me jessica.robinson59758@gmail.com
How Can We Get Our Toddler To Sleep In Their Bed?
Getting a toddler to sleep in their bed can be difficult. Once you’ve made the transition from a crib to a toddler bed, your toddler will often revel in his newfound freedom; he now has instant, 24-hour access to his toys, his room, and to you. At the same time, making the transition to a toddler bed is a significant milestone in his development. It means that he is mobile; it means that you are trusting him with newfound responsibilities. It also may be a bit scary for him, as he is losing the security of the bed that he has had since he was brought home from the hospital.
There are things that you can do get your toddler to sleep in their bed. For example, many toddlers enjoy helping you to select their bed. If this is not possible, allowing her to pick out a new set of sheets or other bedding might be just the thing to help her transition to a toddler bed. Giving your toddler a little bit of ownership of his own bed can help him to want to stay there at night.
If your toddler is getting up at around the same time each night (assuming she goes to bed at the same time each night) the fact that she gets up out of her bed might be a sign of a sleep problem. She may be experiencing nightmares, or her sleep pattern might just be getting interrupted. If your toddler won’t sleep in her own bed because of a general problem with sleep, there are some things that you can do to help her sleep more soundly at night. They can include:
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Getting Your Toddler Back to His Own Bed
by Margaret Risk
As soon as 2-year-old Kendra moved out of her crib, she began wandering into her parents’ room at night. Brenda Clark, her mom, would put Kendra back in bed, get her a drink, and reassure her that there was nothing to be afraid of. Often Brenda went through this routine several times a night.
My Toddler Wont Sleep What Can I Do?
Getting a toddler to sleep can be a challenge. Some toddlers have a particularly difficult time getting to sleep, and others wake up routinely during the night, and roll out of their bed full of energy. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to help your toddler sleep. They can include:
- Toddlers are full of energy, and need to have lots of outlets to work some of that energy off. If your toddler spends most of the day watching TV or sitting at a table coloring, he probably won’t want to sleep at night. Make sure that your toddler has enough activity during the day.
- Be consistent. When it is time for bed, put your toddler to bed. Make sure she’s had a drink, a story, or whatever else she might ask for once you turn out the light. Once the light is out, unless there is an emergency, she needs to know that you are done for the day.