Toddler Sleep – Mums in Tauranga

When to move your toddler from a cot to a bed

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:28:36 +0000

First of all, this is not something that you need to rush! Please don’t try the big bed because you are expecting a baby soon. It is much better to buy or borrow a second cot than be faced with problems that have popped up because you tried things a bit too early. We really […]

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3 signs your toddler is ready to drop their nap

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:11:58 +0000

Between the ages of 2.5-3 years of age, a child’s sleep needs are reducing and most will be ready to drop their day time sleep. Some may still nap happily and if their night time sleep is still ok then there is no reason to stop napping. For a 3 year old, I wouldn’t offer […]

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When to transition from two naps to one

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:14:30 +0000

Most toddlers will drop from 2 naps to 1 nap between 15-18 months of age. There can be a nap regression around 12 months of age so don’t let them fool you! Keep offering the naps – they may or may not sleep but if you are consistent they should get back to normal with […]

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Tips for tackling toddler sleep

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:41:30 +0000

At 2-3 years of age our wee ones are going through big stages in their development. They are learning lots about themselves, the world around them and their place in it. We start to see a lot of boundary pushing and resistance as they test things out, which can also impact on their sleep. Even […]

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