How Do You Get A Toddler To Sleep?
It can be challenging to get an active toddler to bed, but most children will respond to a comforting, consistent routine designed to help get them to sleep. Keep him busy during the daytime. Most toddlers have lots of energy and enjoy going to the park or playground to work some of it off. Choose a realistic bedtime for your child. Like adults, most children have distinct sleep preferences ‘ some are night owls, and others are morning people. While you can control this to some degree, consider a slightly later bedtime for a child who just doesn’t seem tired by 7:00, or a slightly earlier bedtime for a child who falls asleep over his dinner plate. Adjust nap lengths and times. If your child still naps, but then has trouble getting to sleep at night, try shortening the nap, or moving it ahead by an hour or so. If your child doesn’t nap, a brief period of quiet time during the afternoon may be enough to rejuvenate him and keep him happy until bedtime. Start your bedtime routine early, an
