Please tell me I’m not the only one with a toddler who takes aaaages to settle at bedtime, no matter if we start it earlier/later/nap/no nap…
She’s always gone down so nicely but suddenly bedtimes have become a bit of a nightmare.
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My October baby no longer naps, she just screamed and screamed and I was more stressed getting her to nap than I am when she simply doesn't nap. Now she sleeps 7:30pm-8:30am with maybe a couple of wake ups that last a few seconds for a kiss and cuddle so I'll take that as a win. When she napped she would refuse to go down before 9/10pm and be waking up all hours. Different kids have different sleep needs to try a few things and whatever works for them and doesn't leave you hanging by a thread is a win

Also a really strict routine helps loads.y daughter has a bath at 7, massage, cuddles with one story, same playlist of lullabies, same teddy etc. the more connection at bedtime then better it helps them feel safe and secure xx