toddler sleep struggles

my 2.5yo has not been doing well at night lately. she’s taking forever to fall asleep unless she didn’t have a nap in the day, but if she doesn’t nap she’s so much more grumpy. even on days she doesn’t nap it’s still a struggle sometimes. she doesn’t want to fall asleep without one of us laying with her, even though before a few months ago she did just fine on her own for like a year. then when she’s finally asleep she’s been waking up a few hours later crying and asking for cuddles, so we go cuddle her but then it’s like starting all over again cause she doesn’t want us to leave! sometimes she will lay in our bed but i really don’t like doing that cause our bed is small and she hardly sleeps she just lays there. then sometimes i wake up in the morning and she’s asleep on the floor next to my side of the bed. i feel bad but i’m like girl just go sleep in your bed 😭 i’m sure this is all a phase but i’m so over it 😭 and i know the lack of good sleep is not good for her. basically just ranting but if anyone has advice i’d appreciate it

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hey Izzie, feel free to DM me! I can help you out

It is a phase, but roll with it. If you can, let her nap and go to bed later. It's won't be forever, it will adjust back to a regular time as she gets older (or at least in the fall for DST) Instead of just laying with her, tell her stories until she falls asleep or at least has sleepy eyes. I love the 5 Minute Story collection. For night wakings, her molars are probably coming in. Even if part of them have come up already they can still be uncomfortable. She could also be in a growth spurt. Comfort her through it and it'll be over soon enough. Don't let her in your bed. If she's thinks there's a chance of success, she'll keep trying. If you see her in your room, take her back to her bed. Tell her not to sleep by your bed (you could wake up and step on her by accident!) Every time my son wakes up 2-3 times in one week I freak out and worry it's going to continue, but the next week it's ok and he's back to sleeping through. I hope you are sleeping soundly again in a matter of days. 🙂

Could be back molars coming in, it's about that time. My 2.5 year old seems to be doing the same.

@Bonny thank you!!

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