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When Your Toddler Resists Sleep
I rub my daughter's stomach and sing to her at the same time to get her to go to bed on time, I also have what is called "wind-down-time" where i will turn on her night light and i read to her, but i mostly sing to her.
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What can I do to make bedtime easier?
"Wind down" time is very important in getting toddlers ready to drift off. Some things that help are bathes, one video then stories and then when tucked in, listening to a soft music CD (such as James Taylor's greatest hits or Shawn Colvin's Holidays and Lullabyes). Also, no juice after six p.m. helps her not get too hyper.
Also a simple bedtime ritual such as a special nighttime kiss or pillow fluff that you share them every night will give them a secure feeling that bedtime is not a scary time.
I've tried everything to get my child to sleep on time but he's just not tired. What can I do?
Be realistic about your expectations on a reasonable bedtime. For example, if your child still naps, then eight o'clock may be too early to try and get them down; try 8:30 or 8:45 and you may get better results.
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