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3 Year Old Sleep Regression. As your child experiences setbacks be patient and know that theyll pass. You may think your child has been potty trained for a long time but its a common regression that shows us how much effort is involved for a young child to use the toilet. There is yet another sleep regression known as the 3 year old sleep regression headed your way. Its helpful to get a target and if you are targeting more asleep than lessyou are on the right path.
Remember that sleep regression doesnt necessarily mean that theres something amiss with your child. According to Jodi Willenborg a certified sleep consultant and the founder of Rest Sleep Rise many sleep regressions last a few weeks and the 3-year regression is no exception. Nap refusal bedtime battles worsening separation anxiety night waking early wake-ups a deep desire in your toddler to question authority. The world is a curious wonderful place. Consider delaying your childs bedtime or advancing his or her wake time by 15 minutes every few days until you achieve the target sleep window. Regression is part of this stage so its no wonder that sleep regression becomes a problem.
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11 hours of total sleep. The signs of sleep regression can vary based on the cause of your babys sleep problems. You might also consider if the amount of time youre allotting for your child to spend in bed exceeds his or her sleep needs which are about 10 to 13 hours for a 3- to 5-year-old. He does often normally wake once at night because he is thirsty but every night for week and half he been up and shouting at least 3-4 times a night I really dont know what to think or do. As your child experiences setbacks be patient and know that theyll pass. Posted in Blog Video.