2 Year Old Sleep Training: How to Avoid Common Sleep Problems 

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2 Year Old Sleep Training: How to Avoid Common Sleep Problems
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Late bedtime, early wakings, 2 year old sleep regression & separation anxiety- this video explains 2 year old sleep problems & how to avoid them.These 2 year old sleep training tips will get your toddler sleeping through the night.
2 year old sleep problems
#1: A late/inconsistent bedtime make toddlers sleep worse. If toddler's bedtime is 9 pm or later then he'll wake up more at night or earlier in the morning. His body clock is naturally programmed for bedtime between 6:30-8:00 pm.
Your toddler's nap should fall in the middle of his day. At 2 years old, limit your toddler's nap. As he gets older he needs less day time sleep to save night sleep.
Your toddler may be fighting bedtime from normal 2 year old resistance. A great way to combat this is to have a firm ending to your bedtime routine. Let your toddler know that every night
once you sing this song or read this book then it’s a sign that the bedtime routine is over and itime for him to sleep. Put a bedtime chart on your the bedroom wall. You can't deviate from this because it's there on the wall for your toddler to see it.
#2: The 2 year sleep regression. Sleep regressions are sudden disruptions in
sleep for a child who was previous sleeping well and they coincide
with development. Signs of the 2 year sleep regression are
fighting bedtime or naps out of the blue, waking more at night, clinginess, fussiness or restlessness & nightmares. If your toddler was sleeping well before the regression hit, stick tight to your consistent sleep routines and timing. Keep your toddler sleeping in his crib all night and falling asleep on his own. Avoid taking him out of his crib and changing his sleep space like pulling him into your bed or rocking him several times at night.
#3: Separation anxiety.
If your LO is going through big changes like starting daycare, welcoming a sibling or potty training separation anxiety can increase. In times of change your LO's sleep can suffer and she may look to you for comfort or stability. Ease your 2 year old's separation anxiety by being present. Find moments in the day where you can spend quality time without any distractions. At bedtime explain to your 2 yo that you're nearby. If she gets upset about sleeping alone, sit quietly in a chair for her to fall asleep. Also offer a lovey which is any item that brings comfort to your child. Encourage your toddler to cuddle with his buddy to keep him company in the night.
#4: Nightmares are bad dreams that upset your child. They are normal and caused by overtiredness, growing imagination,
books, videos or a scary encounter from the day. You can wake your toddler up from them and explain that it's not real.
It's impossible to wake your child up from a night terror. But the good news is they don't remember them. You just have to sit next to your child and wait
it out. Night terrors are usually caused by chronic over tiredness, sickness, stress, anxiety or jet lag. Make sure your toddler
feels safe in his bedroom. Do an inventory of books and videos he watches. During the day when your toddler is awake and happy have a simple discussion and ask him if anything's bothering him, if he's worried or if anything's scaring him.
#5: Coming into parents bed at night. The easiest way to prevent your 2 year old from coming into your bed at night is to keep him in the crib. You want your toddler in the crib as long as possible until age 3 or 4. Wait until he is repeatedly crawling out of the crib and this becomes a safety risk.
#6: Snoring. If your toddler occasionally snores don't worry. If your toddler is regularly snoring at night and seems tired during the day then it could be something bigger. In that case speak to your doctor about it.
Constant night wakings are exhausting. Your 2 yo can sleep 11-12 hours straight every night without waking up. If your toddler's sleep problems or night wakings are recent then it's probably due to 1 of the sleep problems we just discussed. Following my advice for several days will get your 2 yo sleep back on track. But if your 2 yo has never consistently slept well, don't worry! It's never too late to teach your toddler to sleep well at night and during the day.