Keeping sleep problems

I Don't Want To Go To Bed! With the onset of language and the excitement of walking only a few months away, your baby may have his own ideas about bedtime. Life is full of new experiences and he is now much more aware of his active role in the family. So it's no surprise that he's not keen to let each day end. Sleeping is not high on his list of priorities right now. So how can you convince your little Jack-in-the-Box to lie down and go to sleep? Click here for top tips.

BEDTIME STRUGGLES For babies and toddlers, going to bed signals separation from you, from the excitement of the day, and from favourite toys and activities. It's no wonder, then, that most children will go through phases when they resist bedtime. Your little one enjoys nothing more than being part of everything that's going on, standing up at every opportunity to practice for walking, and babbling enthusiastically to share his opinions. You may now find that at bedtime he turns into a little jack-in-the-box, popping up onto his feet for another game or chat the second you turn your back. Don't get into a struggle, or stretch the bedtime routine to accommodate these antics. Sticking to a firm, settled routine is the best way to overcome your baby's resistance to go to bed. Leave him to put himself back down to sleep if he is refusing to be settled after the second try. Don't be tempted to stay in the room or lie down with him until he goes to sleep. Pandering to baby's demands for extra play time will only lead to future sleep problems, as he will learn that making a fuss will get him more attention and postpone the night-time separation. So if bedtime has become a bit of a battle, stick to your guns, keep calm and good humoured, and just say goodnight like you mean it!

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