Family sleep
A calm, flexible bedtime routine for children
Build an age-appropriate bedtime routine, handle repeated requests and resistance, and coordinate evenings when children sleep in two homes.
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Sleep - toddlers
Ages 1–2
From the first birthday to the third birthday, the daytime sleep and the evening routine blend into each other. The guides here help parents plan a familiar sequence and coordinate between the house and the setting.
You should check when and how much the toddler sleeps during the day before changing the bedtime. In guides that deal with several ages, choose the sections that refer to toddlers. Nap rules for adults are not a sleep plan for a toddler.
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How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
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Daytime naps: when they help and when they disrupt sleep
Adult naps and daytime sleep in children: timing, duration, grogginess after waking and the effect on nighttime sleep.
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