SLEEP ISSUES 1-2 YRS OLD

Sleep Issues 1-2 Years Old

During the growing period, when the infant eventually becomes a toddler, he requires very less
sleep in the day time, but requires a good 11 hour sleep during the night. In fact, the number of
naps per day also gets lessened; even a tired baby has problems sleeping.

If your kid starts making your presence as a reason for him to go and sleep, then it is actually a
bad habit that needs to be corrected. It is important to teach him the importance of sleep. Follow
a particular routine when he has to go to bed. He must always know what he is expected to do
in the night. It is better to make him feel safe and soothe him saying that you are around.

Toddlers are good in negotiating; they are not different during bedtime. If they like spending time
with you, then, they will literally do anything to stay around longer than usual. He may take a lot
more time in doing his usual night routine; he might ask you to come over to his room to ask you
something, these are all techniques used by him to stick around for a little longer. It is
suggested that they are not allowed to do this, and any work, can be postponed till next
morning. Be strict when it comes to night routines, because it plays an important part in shaping
his future. Do not let him kick out a fuss, and you don't do it either. Just let him stay in his room
and monitor him for a couple of minutes before returning to your room.

Sometimes, it turns out to be a battle for control. He tries to take over his environment, and you
don't let him, and you can't possibly force him sleep, that's when a reverse psychology helps.
Just let him be on his own, he will fall asleep faster than you can imagine.