The Best Toddler Sleep Advice Parents NeedâŚNow!
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Welcome to the Toddler Years! Your little one is not so little anymore and their sleep habitsâand sleep preferencesâare changing. Your toddlerâs 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, weâve gathered some of Dr. Karpâs very best toddler sleep advice to guide you through these exciting years.
Toddler Sleep: Sleep Overview
Your little one is growing and changingâand 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 youâre aiming for, the easier it is to get there! Here, find out what the average toddlerâs 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 toddlerâs rest. Dr. Harvey Karp offers insight.
Find the Right Bedtime for Your Toddler
Is there really a universal sweet spot for toddlersâ bedtime? Learn what Dr. Harvey Karp has to say about zeroing in on your toddlerâs ideal bedtime.Â
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 Karpâs fave go-to-sleep strategy for toddlers.
How to Sleep Training Your Toddler
Donât worry if âSleep Trainingâ seems to have fallen off of your to-do list! Itâs not too late. Here are some tips for sleep training your toddler today.
Getting Young Toddler to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep
Surprise: Itâs actually natural for young toddlers to refuse to sleep. (Sorry!) But that doesnât mean they arenât 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 kiddoâs good nightâs rest is a solid night-night routine. Hereâs Dr. Harvey Karpâs best advice for nailing your toddlerâs bedtime routine every time!
Toddler Sleep: Transitioning To A Bed
Moving from the crib to a toddler bed is a big stepâfor your tot and you! While it may be daunting, it's totally doable! Let Dr. Harvey Karp help.
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.
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:
Toddler Sleep: Dreams & Nightmares
Curious what your little one is thinking about while snoozing? Allow Dr. Harvey Karp to offer some insights.
Toddler Sleep: Sleep Disorders & DisturbancesÂ
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.
Toddler Sleep: Your Toddler Sleep Questions, Answered!
Got more sleep questions? ďťżDr. Harvey Karp tackles them here:
Toddler Sleep: Our Best-Selling, Pediatrician-Designed Toddler Sleep Products
SNOObear: Itâs a white noise machine, a lovey, and a fun puppetâperfect for toddlers! Not only does SNOObear offer your toddler the same unique white noise sounds as SNOO, itâs 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 theyâre also especially comforting amid times of stress (like during travel, an illness, or a parentâs 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.
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