15 sleep tips for toddlers who wake in the night
So your toddler is no longer a wee baby who wakes for feeds in the night? Yippee! That means you are all ‘sleeping through’ now, right? Well, not necessarily.
A whopping 41 percent of tots aged under three still wake during the night, so you are definitely not alone if your little one is waking regularly. But don’t despair – you can try these ideas and fingers crossed they’ll help your toddler to sleep all night long.
Don't rush in
Some toddlers are still learning the art of settling themselves back to sleep. As such, if you rush into their room at the first sound of a whimper, they may have gotten used to needing you to pat, cuddle or rock them back to sleep. This is called a ‘sleep association’. Try holding back a few minutes before you bolt into their room as this will give her a chance at settling by themself. If the whimpering escalates, then try the next tip.
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