How To Fix 2 Year Old Sleep Schedule?
If your 2 year old has been sticking to a regular sleep schedule, but has recently begun waking up early or taking naps at odd times, there are a few things you can do to help get their schedule back on track.
First, take a look at their daily routine and see if there anything that may be disrupting their sleep. For example, if they usually take a nap in the afternoon but have started staying up later because of a new bedtime routine, their body may not be ready for sleep when they are trying to take a nap.
There are also some changes that can occur during the day that can affect a child's sleep schedule. If your 2 year old has started attending a new daycare or school, they may be exposed to different lighting and noise levels than they are used to at home. This can cause them to stay up later or wake up earlier than usual.
If you've tried making adjustments to your child's daily routine but they are still having trouble sleeping, you may want to consult with a sleep specialist. A sleep specialist can help you identify any underlying issues that may be causing your child's sleep problems and provide you with specific strategies for addressing them.
1. Establish a regular bedtime routine. A bedtime routine will signal to your child that it is time to wind down for the night. This could include a bath, reading a book, or singing a lullaby. Keep the routine short and sweet so that your child doesn't get too wired up before bed.
2. Create a comfortable sleep environment. Make sure that your child's bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool. If they have a favorite stuffed animal or blanket, make sure these are within reach so they can self-soothe if they wake up in the middle of the night.
3. Put them to bed awake. This may seem counter-intuitive, but letting your child fall asleep on their own will help them learn to self-soothe if they do wake up in the middle of the night. Tuck them in with a kiss and say goodnight.
4. Be patient. Getting back on track with sleep can take a week or two. Stick to the new routine and be consistent with it eventually your child will adjust and start sleeping through the night again!
