Sleep is one of the most important ingredients for healthy
development in young children — yet it can also be one of the
most challenging parts of parenting. Between 19 months and 4
years of age, children go through rapid physical, emotional,
and cognitive growth. Their sleep needs evolve, and so do their
habits, fears, and routines.
 
This guide is designed to support parents and caregivers
through these dynamic years, offering practical, age-
appropriate strategies to help children establish healthy sleep
patterns. Whether you’re facing bedtime battles, nap resistance,
night wakings, or transitions like moving to a toddler bed or
dropping naps, this guide will walk you through common
challenges and provide expert-backed tools to make sleep a
smoother part of daily life.
 
This sleep guide is designed to support you through this
important stage with:
Creating an optimal sleep environment
Dropping the daytime nap
Bedtime routine
Transitioning from cot to bed
How to combat early waking
Troubleshooting Sleep Challenges: Q&A