How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid Bed

When to Drop Your Toddler’s Nap


Listen Later

Today let's talk about toddler nap transitions. Are you trying to figure out if your toddler is ready to drop their nap? 


So, when are toddlers ready to drop a nap?  I find usually kids are ready to drop their afternoon nap between 3 and 5 years old. All too often, I see families try to drop this nap too soon to improve bedtime which actually may be causing problems at night!


I am going to share a story about a recent client who reached out after going down the path of eliminating the afternoon nap too soon only to find it exacerbated their bedtime issues.


Why does dropping the nap too soon make things worse? Because sleep begets sleep.

Meaning, when kids are well-rested it’s easier for them to fall asleep.


So, how do you know when it’s finally time to drop the nap. Let me show you 3 ways to know for sure and why preserving the afternoon nap as long as possible will actually encourage your child to sleep better at night.


Resources


Learn more about Jessica and Awesome Little Sleepers.


Save your spot in my next free Toddler Sleep Masterclass at: ToddlerSleepMasterclass.com


Other resources:

  • Join me on Instagram @AwesomeLittleSleepers
  • The ONE thing you can start tonight to improve your toddler's sleep, click here
  • Check out the blog
  • Watch the YouTube channel 
  • ‘Sleep Tight Without a Fight’ sleep course, click here
  • My favorite sleep products, click here
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid BedBy Certified Sleep Coach Jessica Berk

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

26 ratings


More shows like How To Get Your Toddler To Sleep In A Big Kid Bed

View all
Stassi by PodcastOne

Stassi

14,938 Listeners

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled by JLML Press

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

3,651 Listeners

The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra, The Lazy Genius

The Lazy Genius Podcast

6,544 Listeners

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald by Heather McDonald & Studio71

Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald

25,653 Listeners

Raising Boys & Girls by That Sounds Fun Network

Raising Boys & Girls

1,794 Listeners

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

470 Listeners

Not Skinny But Not Fat by Dear Media, Amanda Hirsch

Not Skinny But Not Fat

6,120 Listeners

Well with Arielle Lorre by Dear Media, Arielle Lorre

Well with Arielle Lorre

4,048 Listeners

Raising Good Humans by Dear Media, Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

1,875 Listeners

Good Inside with Dr. Becky by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

4,454 Listeners

The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz by The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects

The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz

3,624 Listeners

The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast by Jamie Glowacki

The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast

43 Listeners

Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn by Dr. Cathryn

Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

152 Listeners

After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings by Dear Media and Big Little Feelings

After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

5,513 Listeners

Cub Club: Orignal Stories For Toddlers & Big Kids by Cub Club

Cub Club: Orignal Stories For Toddlers & Big Kids

8 Listeners