how do you rectify a toddlers sleeing habits?

Answer 1

Give your child a "transitional object". Chances are this security object -- such as a blanket or stuffed animal -- will become a much-cherished possession that helps soothe your child to sleep. One great way to make a blanket or teddy bear a favourite is to keep it near you for a while so it becomes "mommy-scented". Babies have a strong sense of smell, and when they startle awake, which they do often during the night, the smell of their mothers nearby can be very reassuring and help them go back to sleep.

Separate sleep from being merely sleepy. During infancy, your baby may move quickly between states of sleepiness and alertness. Take your baby's cues and use them: If he falls asleep while eating or being carried, lay him down in a designated sleeping place, such as a Moses basket, cot or pushchair. If he's awake, encourage that wakefulness, and socialize with him. By distinguishing between asleep and wakeful periods, you'll help him associate sleep with a proper sleeping place.

Separate day from night. Though babies will eventually sleep longest at night, many newborns mix up day and night. To help your baby learn to use nighttime hours for longer sleep periods, distinguish between naps and bedtime. At night, start to create bedtime routines --playing quietly, reading, taking a warm bath, changing into pyjamas, singing, rocking, swaddling, and darkening the room.

Treat night-time meals differently than daytime ones. Since your newborn needs to eat around the clock he'll awake several times during your sleeping hours. So to keep those night-time feedings functional and less disruptive, make night-time feedings quiet and daytime ones social. In other words, when your baby starts to fuss and whimper in the middle of the night, go to him immediately and feed him before he really has a chance to wake up. If your baby sleeps with you, this will be even easier. Don't talk or turn on the light, but simply keep the quiet, sleepy atmosphere you've set so that baby understands it isn't playtime. During the day, do the opposite: Treat mealtimes as opportunities to coo, sing, talk to, and interact with your baby.

Encourage an older baby to fall asleep on his own. At first, your baby will undoubtedly fall asleep in your arms while feeding or being rocked. He may sleep if you carry him in a sling, where the natural rhythms of your walk and your warmth lull him. But eventually, you want your baby to get used to the idea of going to sleep on his own.

Introduce the notion gradually: When your baby is drowsy, but not yet asleep, lay him down. By putting him down when he's awake but still feeling loved and cosy -- he may associate falling asleep himself with such feelings. This may be easier said than done, however. But do continue to try to put your baby down sleepy, but awake, and soon he'll get the hang of it.
Good luck!

Raised two sleep through the night children.

Answer 2

you have to be consistent and never give in, my kids 2 an rams the door at bed time so i watch power rangers till like midnight everynight so he falls asleep on the couch then i carry him to bed

Answer 3

Depends on the problem. Whatever it is, adjust it a little each night and it will get better.

Answer 4

explain the habit or habits