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Toddler wind down routines
MarciaMSPT:
Wondering - my 21.5 month old will scream if I were to put him in his crib before he was asleep (in my arms). This started at about 18 months. Do they grow out of that? I read so many littles here talk themselves to sleep - how do I get to that point with our wind down (which lasts about 45 minutes at times).
cath~:
Hello - sorry you didn't get a reply.
I think that some LOs can grow out of it but it can take a while. IME, simply changing your wind down routine won't necessarily help on its own. If you would like him to be able to settle independently in his cot then you may have to do some gentle sleep training. Is that something you'd be interested in? You say it started at 18 months - did he settle by himself before? If not, then Gradual Withdrawal would probably be the best method for you to try. It's explained more here:
Toddlers: Walk In/Walk Out vs. The Gradual Withdrawal Method (HOW TO CHOOSE)
If you have more questions after reading that then please do start your on thread with your questions on the Sleeping for Toddlers board:
Sleeping For Toddlers
The ladies here are great and you'll be sure to get some helpful advice :)
Twosweetgirls:
hey! Any ideas for a routine for putting two kids down at one time? I have an older child, 4, who has been really good at going to sleep after our routine, but my second child, 20 months, has never found sleep easy. We are at least at the point where she sleeps the night, and falls asleep at nap time well. The girls sleep in a room together so it really makes sense to put them to sleep at the same time. I've done this long enough so the younger one is thrown and sad harder to put to sleep if the older one isn't there. Always, I am pregnant and frustrated with the second child's go-to-sleep needs at night. Does anyone have a routine for a spirited child along with an older child?
cath~:
Hello,
sorry you haven't had any replies. This thread is pretty quiet now. You might get more ideas and people seeing your post if you start your own thread with the same question. :)
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