“I’m not tired!” and 12 other excuses toddler use to delay bedtime
Fact: The closer it gets to your toddler’s bedtime, the faster the excuses start flying – and they don’t usually stop at one. Oh no! These crafty little beings can’t dream up enough ways to delay sleep, showing no mercy to weary parents.
They may be little, they may be irresistibly cute, but tenacious tots sure do give it their all in the battle against sleepy time.
Here are some of our toddler’s favourite excuses at bedtime:
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4. "I need to poo. And wee."
Or maybe both! And despite the fact that everyone knows that this is a ploy, your toddler also knows that you won’t risk having to clean up any accidents later. No-one wants to risk undoing all that good toilet training work! Cue a chaperoned trip to the bathroom. Or three.