2. Give toddlers a good night kiss and promise to check back with them after a few moments
Toddlers love feeling that they are cared for and a good night kiss promotes this feeling. Toddlers tend to go to sleep better and faster when they are relaxed and they feel loved. Some children are also afraid of going to sleep on their own so it’s good if you tell your child that you are going to check on them after a while.
3. Anticipate all the child’s needs
Children always want bedtime stories or songs as well as a glass of milk before they sleep. Make sure that you provide for their needs before they sleep so they can be reassured. Some children fail to go to sleep because they are still anticipating some things that are not yet done. However, make sure not to give in to just any request of the child such as having chocolates or games before sleeping because these just disrupt their sleep.
Instead of games, you can actually help them go to sleep better by allowing them to engage in educational and interactive games like in the hours before they go to sleep.
4. Go to bed as soon as you tell them to
Children always look to their parents or caregivers as someone to follow. In this regard, caregivers should make sure that they go to bed along with their children as much as possible to show the child the right time for sleep. Children become confused when parents tell them to sleep, but then parents don’t.
5. Make sure your child’s bedroom is close to the bathroom
Since toddlers wake frequently at night, they also tend to feel like urinating every now and then. They need to be able to go to the bathroom and then go back to sleep afterwards. If their bedrooms are far from the bathroom, they tend to be awake longer, making it harder for them to fall asleep again.
Studies show that toddlers who develop healthy sleeping patterns tend to avoid sleep disorders as they grow older so parents should ensure that toddlers get both regular and sufficient sleep at this age.
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