Early morning waking's can be so challenging. Maybe you're wondering what to do when your toddler (2-4 years old) is waking too early, how to get your toddler to sleep until 7 am, or what to do if your toddler is screaming in the morning. Let's talk about toddler early morning wakings, including why they're happening and how to help.
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How to help your child sleep longer
Set a healthy bedtime and wake-up time
The biggest thing parents can do is keep regular bedtime and sleep routines consistent.
It is not advisable to put your child to bed before they exhibit symptoms of drowsiness, such as wiping their eyes or yawning. By then, they're most likely exhausted and it's starting to affect them. Rather, force your youngster to go to bed at a set hour every night.
Additionally, your child may be going to bed too early. We know it's a difficult balance. However, it could be the cause if they are going to bed before 7:30 p.m. and waking up too early. To find that sweet spot, start by delaying bedtime by roughly ten minutes every night.
A customized sleep-wake clock can be added if your youngster is old enough to read a clock.
Establish a good nighttime routine
A healthy nightly routine for your child includes more than just setting a bedtime. Next, observe your child's behaviour prior to bedtime.
Their bedroom should be prepared for sleep first. Make sure that your child's bedroom is connected to sleeping rather than playing.
establishing an evening routine that both calms and excites your child for bedtime. These could be things like story time, singing a lullaby, or just turning down the lights.Your child will begin to associate these items with going to bed.
Additionally, try to keep phones and tablets out of your child's room and be sure to cut off screen usage at least an hour before bed.
Limit daytime naps
Nap time enhances your child's total sleep time, which is fantastic! However, if you notice your child is having problems falling asleep and waking up too early, your child's nap can be the cause. Is it too late in the day that they are napping? Aim for an afternoon nap around 3 p.m. and an 11 a.m. snooze.
This will change as your child grows older. When they're toddlers, you can start with two naps per day, but when they turn two, you can start with just one. By the age of three to five, most children stop napping.
Your youngster may be napping for an extended period. Doctors advise against taking naps during the day for longer than forty-five minutes.
Avoid oversleeping on weekends
Who doesn't enjoy hitting the snooze button on a relaxing Saturday morning following a demanding week? However, it's crucial to maintain a routine that is as constant as possible for children. Doctors advise your youngster to go to bed on weekends until by an hour after their typical wake-up time. Allowing them to sleep for an extended period may interfere with their internal clock and make it more difficult for them to fall asleep that night.