Snooze detective: 8 easy-to-spot signs your toddler is tired
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Toddlers are delightful little creatures, but they’re also super challenging at times. You’ll be pleased to know that while some of that challenging behaviour is about learning to be a human out in the world, a lot of it is just straight-up needing a nap!
Here’s eight toddler tiredness cues that might help you spot the exact right time to ready your child for a snooze. Godspeed, exhausted mums and dads (and toddlers!)
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2. Demanding attention
As your toddler starts to feel weary, you’ll find them needing to be the focus of attention, more and more. This behavioural shift is a cue that your child needs to slow down and that nap time should be on the agenda. Perhaps you’ve spotted this behaviour during the world famous late afternoon ‘witching hour’?!