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Help Your Baby “Sleep Through The Night”

…orrrrr the closest we can get, because let’s be real:
 none of us actually sleep through the night.

How to transition from a crib to a “big kid” bed.

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It’s true that “sleep regressions” aren’t really a thing but that you may notice sleep backslide during big periods of development. And the 18 month mark definitely fits the bill! There may be some changes to sleep around this age and you may notice increased difficulty with getting your toddler down for naps or nights.

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Bedtime can be a challenging time for both children and parents, especially when toddlers and young children have difficulty falling asleep. Many factors contribute to this common bedtime struggle, leaving parents wondering how to create a peaceful and restful sleep routine without resorting to sleep training methods. In this blog post, we will delve into why it might take a toddler or young child a long time to fall asleep at bedtime and explore various strategies parents can try to help their little ones settle into a peaceful slumber without sleep training.

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Most children will hang onto their nap until between 2.5-4 years old, though for some who are lower sleep needs it might be even younger. High sleep needs nap lovers may continue napping well over 5 if given the chance!

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Are you wondering which audioplayer to purchase for your child but overwhelmed by the choices? We love our audioplayers not only as a screen-free option for entertainment but also as a super helpful bedtime and naptime tool. In our home we have both the Yoto and Toniebox players and love them both for different reasons. In this blog post, we’ll compare three fantastic devices that bring the joy of audiobooks to children: the Yoto Player, Yoto Mini, and Tonie Box.

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Bedtime tips for when you have a baby and an older child can be tricky! Here are some ideas for managing the evening routine with multiple children.

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Is your 1 year old baby sleeping worse than ever? Babies at 12 months old often go through a regression with sleep. Parents of 1-year olds report their babies waking up more frequently, wanting to nurse more, and fighting naps. You’re not alone.

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Parental preference is natural but can sting for the non-preferred parent. Read some strategies to help your family through this stage so that your child can feel comfortable with anyone putting them to bed.

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Children don’t just stop needing us once they aren’t babies anymore. During the toddler years, children are developing rapidly and as a result, often need an abundance of closeness to stay regulated.

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Bedtime fading is a gentle strategy that works by helping your little one’s body clock re-align to a bedtime that works better for your family.

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Hey, I’m Rachael— Mom of 3 & Baby Sleep Expert with Big Sis Energy

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You’re wayyy too busy to spend hours researching biologically normal infant sleep, and circadian rhythms of babies, and the best wake windows. So, I’ve done it for you. 

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Traditional sleep training methods don’t have to be your solution to better sleep.

SLEEP TRAINING ISN’T THE ONLY WAY TO GET GOOD SLEEP