Toddler sleep...what has happened to our amazing little sleepers? In episode 24 we chat with Hannah from @thesleepnurse (a registered nurse, sleep consultant and mum of 3) all about the changes that happen with our toddlers and why they suddenly start waking up all throughout the night or eye-wateringly early in the morning. Hannah is amazing and gave us so many good tips to help us navigate this phase. This episode is a MUST LISTEN!
Episode breakdown:
· The changes that happen in a 1-2 year old and their sleep needs
· How do we know when our kids are ready to drop the last nap?
· What to do once the nap is gone and adjusting bedtimes
· Temperature and toddler sleep
· The main reasons for night wakings
· Sleep training for toddlers vs newborns
· Gradual withdrawal and checklists
· Bringing toddlers into our beds
· Big kid bed set ups – what to do and when to do it
· Baby gates – game changers!
· Nightmares and monsters, understanding it and what to do
· Introducing newborns into the family and how to adjust for changes in sleep and routines for bigger kids
· Room sharing
· Listener questions – we ask Hannah some of the questions you guys sent in - real life case studies!
If you want to get in touch with Hannah you can reach her here or via her Instagram @thesleepnurse
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