The Best Toddler Sleep Advice Parents Need…Now!

Welcome to the Toddler Years! Your little one is not so little anymore and their
sleep habits—and sleep preferences—are changing. Your toddler’s newfound independence and zest for life is amazing,
for sure, but can interfere with even the best sleep habits. From transitioning to a toddler bed and introducing
loveys to dropping naps and toddler sleep regression, Dr. Harvey Karp has you covered. Here, we’ve gathered some of
Dr. Karp’s very best toddler sleep advice to guide you through these exciting years.

Toddler Sleep: Sleep Overview

Your little one is growing and changing—and so are their sleep habits! Consider this
your starter guide for helping you newly minted Big Kid get the rest they require.

How Much Sleep Do Toddlers Need?

Learn how many hours the average 2- to 5-year-old should be snoozing each day and
night. Once you know the sleep target you’re aiming for, the easier it is to get there! Here, find out what
the average toddler’s sleep schedule is.

Learn Why Kid Sleep is Different From Adult Sleep

Babies and toddlers experience shorter sleep cycles than grownups. And this key sleep difference impacts your toddler’s
rest. Dr. Harvey Karp offers insight.

Find the Right Bedtime for Your Toddler

Is there really a universal sweet spot for toddlers’ bedtime? Learn what Dr. Harvey
Karp has to say about zeroing in on your toddler’s ideal bedtime. 

How to Get A Toddler to Sleep

Whether your toddler loves night-night or exhibits some sleep struggles, every parent
can benefit from Dr. Harvey Karp’s fave go-to-sleep strategy for
toddlers.

How to Sleep Training Your Toddler

Don’t worry if “Sleep Training” seems to have fallen off of your to-do list! It’s not
too late. Here are some tips for sleep training your
toddler today.

Getting Young Toddler to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep

Surprise: It’s actually natural for young toddlers to refuse to sleep. (Sorry!) But
that doesn’t mean they aren’t tired! Here are six ways you can help your 2- to 3-year-old embrace nighttime sleep.

Toddler Sleep: Bedtime Routines

The key to any kiddo’s good night’s rest is a solid night-night routine. Here’s Dr.
Harvey Karp’s best advice for nailing your toddler’s bedtime routine every time!

• 
  Your Toddler
  Bedtime Routine: A Primer
  
• 
  Why Loveys Can Be A
  Bedtime Game-Changer for Tots 
  
• 
  How to Talk to Your Tot At Night to Ensure A
  Happy Morning
  
• 
  This Trick Calms Kids for
  an Easier Bedtime
  
• 
  Your
  Guide to Handling Toddler's Bedtime Demands 
  
• 
  The Magic Bedtime Story That Can End
  Toddler Bedtime Stalling!
  
• 
  16 More
  Bedtime Books to Lull Your Toddler to Sleep
  

Toddler Sleep: Transitioning To A Bed

Moving from the crib to a toddler bed is a big step—for your tot and you! While it may be daunting, it's totally
doable! Let Dr. Harvey Karp help.

• 
  Your Guide
  to Moving Your Tot to a Toddler Bed
  
• 
  How
  to (Gently) Kick Your Toddler Out of Your Bed
  
• 
  At What Age Do Kids
  Need a Pillow?
  

Toddler Sleep: All About Naps

Toddlers are so full of wonder and curiosity, it can be really hard to settle down for sleep in the middle of an
exciting day. (FOMO is very real for toddlers!) Expect lots of nap time changes during the toddler years. Here's how
to navigate them.

• 
  Your Age-by-Age
  Guide to Toddler Naps
  
• 
  Going from Two
  Naps to One
  
• 
  What to Do When
  Toddlers Refuse to Nap
  
• 
  When Do Toddlers
  Stop Napping?
  

Toddler Sleep: Sleep Struggles

Truth: There may be some bumps in the road to good sleep in the toddler years. But that doesn't mean you and your
kiddo can't overcome them! Here's help:

• 
  Dr. Harvey Karp Walks You Through Toddler
  Sleep Regressions
  
• 
  The Big
  Reason Your Toddler Wakes at Night
  
• 
  How to
  Get Your Toddler to Stay in Bed
  

Toddler Sleep: Dreams & Nightmares

Curious what your little one is thinking about while snoozing? Allow Dr. Harvey Karp to offer some insights.

• 
  How to Calm Your Child's Night Terrors
  
• 
  What Do Toddlers Dream About,
  Anyway?
  
• 
  REM Sleep and Your Toddler
  
  

Toddler Sleep: Sleep Disorders & Disturbances 

Not all sleep hiccups are created equal. Keep a keen eye out for issues, like the ones below, that may be
interrupting your toddler's sleep.

• 
  When
  to Worry About Your Toddler’s Snoring
  
• 
  Everything You Need to Know About Toddler
  Sleepwalking
  
• 
  Why
  Toddlers Grind Their Teeth—and How to Help 
  
• 
  ADHD and
  Sleep: How to Help Your Child Sleep Better
  
• 
  Autism and Sleep: Helping Your Toddler Get Some
  ZZZs
  
• 
  Toddlers and
  Restless Sleep Disorder
  
• 
  What Causes
  Night Seizures in Toddlers?
  

Toddler Sleep: Your Toddler Sleep Questions, Answered!

Got more sleep questions? Dr. Harvey Karp tackles them here:

• 
  Can I Give My
  Toddler Melatonin for Sleep?
  
• 
  Is It
  True That Toddlers Need Less Sleep Than Babies?
  
• 
  How Can I
  Handle My Toddler’s Jet Lag? 
  
• 
  What’s the Best Way to Deal With Daylight
  Saving With Kids?
  
• 
  Is it Safe For
  My Toddler to Sleep in a Bunk Bed?
  

Toddler Sleep: Our Best-Selling, Pediatrician-Designed Toddler Sleep Products

SNOObear: It’s a white noise machine, a lovey, and a fun puppet—perfect for toddlers! Not
only does SNOObear offer your toddler the same unique white noise
sounds as SNOO, it’s responsive as well. (That means, after the sound turns off, SNOObear continues to monitor your
little one and automatically turns back on if your child cries.) Plus, loveys help toddlers build confidence and
security, they work wonders for easing separation anxiety, and they’re also especially comforting amid times of
stress (like during travel, an illness, or a parent’s absence).

Happiest Baby books:  Have you read the best-selling (and game-changing) The Happiest
Baby on the Block book? Continue to learn more and more about your child with follow-ups, The Happiest Toddler on
the Block and the The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, featuring sleep
solutions into the toddler and preschool years.

Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider.