My Baby Learned to Stand and Now He Won’t Sleep Through! Parents have written to me often about this topic. As soon as their baby learned to stand, they won’t sleep. Here are two of those questions, along with my advice to help them through. Two of ...
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Can You Sleep Train a 3 Year Old? Yes, you absolutely can sleep train a 3-year-old! At this age, your child has likely developed habits that impact their sleep, but it’s never too late to teach independent sleep skills. The key is to approach it gently and with...
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My 14-Month-Old Wakes Up Too Early — How to Fix Early Rising Hi there! Today I’m going to answer Kathleen’s e-mail question about her son who wakes up too early. She wrote in and said the following: “My fourteen-month old wakes up at 5 a...
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Toddler Sleep Products Recommended for You by The Sleep Lady This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on a toddler sleep product here and purchase, we will receive a small commission. We only recommend products we love! Toddlers — whew...
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Does your baby suffer from reflux or GERD? Reflux can cause night wakenings, discomfort when lying down, and shortened naps. However, a diagnosis of reflux doesn’t mean you can’t sleep train your baby. With a little planning and patience, reflux and...
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My Baby Wakes Up Constantly Throughout the Night! A mom wrote in with a question we hear often. This baby wakes up constantly, and her mom is ready to solve her baby’s sleep problems. “My daughter has turned just seven months old and has never slept throu...
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Older Toddler Sleep Schedules — Eighteen Months to Two-and-a-Half How much sleep do toddlers need? That is a question that has many answers, and it depends on the age of the toddler. An eighteen month old on average sleeps eleven and a quarter hours at ni...
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At this age toddlers need an average of 11.25 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night and 2.25 to 2.5 hours of naps during the day. Children at the younger end of this age bracket take two naps, in the morning and afternoon, but by eighteen months most consolidat...
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At 9 months, your baby is becoming more active, curious, and engaged with the world, but they still need plenty of quality sleep. A consistent routine will help them sleep better at night and take restorative naps during the day. Most 9-month-olds are on a two-...
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By 6 months, your baby is ready for more predictable sleep patterns. While some night wakings may still happen, this is a great time to establish a structured sleep schedule that supports longer, more restful sleep. With the right routine and gentle guidance, y...
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