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First time mums

Any advice on how to get your toddler to fall asleep quicker

She’s 20 months and sometimes takes her 30-60 mins to actually fall asleep
We have the same routine - change clothes, nappy, brush teeth, wash face, moisturise, brush hair, milk bottle, white noise and sleep. But after her bottle, she takes over 30 minutes sometimes and she spends that time rolling, yapping, playing with her pacifier (yes, I know I need her off it - I’m planning to once she gets better at eating).

Any advice on what to do to make this quicker? It’s such a tiring thing and it’s so frustrating sometimes

She also looks tired whilst she messes around and purposely teases me
I’ve tried earlier wake window and later but nothing does it. She just takes forever and even after she’s got her eyes closed, she’s wriggling and not fully relaxed for some time

I’ve tried leaving the room and she just talks and tries opening the door then just plays around