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Sleep and Your 1- to 2-year-old

A simple bedtime routine, one that has already been established and remains the same night after night, is your best bet for combatting the toddler's cry of "I don't wanna go to bed!" Of course he doesn't: Mom, Dad, and older siblings are probably still up and active, and the world is an exciting place of endless discovery. He doesn't want to miss a thing!

Since your child is becoming increasingly aware of his world, outside stimuli may begin to disturb him more at night, and his growing imagination may start to interrupt his sleep as well.

How Long Will My Baby Sleep?
You are the best judge of how much sleep your toddler needs. There's a wide range of normal when it comes to sleep, but generally between the ages of one and two, a toddler requires about 10-13 hours of sleep a day. Whether all these hours are slept at night or your child continues to nap during the morning or afternoon is an individual choice.

Some parents find that their child needs that "down time" during the day, while other parents find that as their child grows, daytime napping interferes with a good night's sleep, and a rest period (quiet playing or reading) works better than actual sleep. Sometime during this period, you'll deal with combining two short naps into one or doing away with the nap altogether.

It may take several weeks of experimenting to get the right combination of rest/sleep. Just make sure your toddler is getting enough rest. It can mean the difference between a happy, sunny disposition and a cranky, hard-to-manage child. Try to become in tune with your own child's needs and personality.

Where and How Should My Baby Sleep?
Most likely your 1-2 year old will still be sleeping in a safe, secure crib. Remember not to put any extra-large soft toys or stuffed animals in the crib with him, and look out for items with ties or strings that could wind up around his neck. Also, be on constant lookout for nearby objects your child might be able to reach from a standing position in the crib: curtains, window blind pulls, pictures, or wall hangings are all possibilities.

Your curious toddler may be looking for ways to hoist himself over the crib railing, an effort to "break out" of his crib. Don't leave him a lot of toys to pile up and climb, and if you haven't taken down those bumper pads, do it now before he can hurt himself using them as a step.

If you have an active climber who is getting out of his crib and suddenly appearing in the living room, you might want to consider a bed at this stage. It will be difficult at first to keep him in it, but at least you'll know he won't fall down on his way out of a bed, whereas he could hurt himself climbing out of a crib.

And you thought waking up at night was something your baby would have left behind by now! Toddlers awaken for several reasons. Sometimes it's discomfort, such as teething pain or illness. Sometimes it's mild separation anxiety: "Where's Mommy? Where's Daddy?" Dreams and nightmares can begin to affect toddlers, who have a difficult time distinguishing these from reality. If this is true of your child, be especially aware of any videos or books he is exposed to just before bedtime. Keep the content mild.

Look around for an environmental cause for your baby's nighttime awakenings. Is he cold? Toddlers are notorious for not staying covered at night, so in the colder months you might want to dress your child in some heavy pajamas to keep him warm. Is there too much noise coming from an adjoining room? Toddlers will learn to sleep with some noise, but a loud television or too much conversation close by can be disrupting. Check out his room from your perspective. Try to make it someplace you would sleep soundly, and chances are you'll make it more comfortable for your toddler.

What Should I Do?
By now you've probably found the right combination of warm bath and bedtime story that helps relax your child. Stay with it now. Don't let it get overly long. That back rub that seems so innocent now may not be so appealing when it's demanded night after night for longer and longer periods. Decide how many drinks of water you'll allow and how many times you'll retrieve the toy that's thrown out of the crib in defiance of bedtime. Get used to setting the rules and sticking to them. It will not only help your baby get more sleep now, it'll help you if other, more serious discipline problems arise.

If your toddler awakens in the middle of the night, just as when he or she was younger, you'll want to quietly and quickly provide reassurance that everything is OK and you are close by. But too much interaction can backfire, so keep your nighttime "visits" brief and boring for your toddler.

If you are faced with a child who rises early, make sure sunlight doesn't wake him or her by keeping curtains or blinds closed. Try putting a few safe toys in the crib - they may keep your child busy in the morning.

When to Call Your Child's Doctor

Sleep problems that seem severe to you, such as recurring nightmares, should be discussed with your child's doctor.