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Sleep is important as toddlers and preschoolers continue to develop and grow. Making sure they sleep well keeps them settled and happy during the day, helps their brain and body recharge, and strengthens their immune system too.   

Once they’re asleep, many toddlers this age sleep through most nights without waking mum or dad. The issue may be getting them to bed and to sleep in the first place. Toddlers are starting to test their independence, and may resist going to bed. Here are some tips to help you make sure they get the sleep they need. 

Sleep – getting your child to do it and getting some yourself – can be one of the toughest issues parents face, particularly in the first few months. Every baby has their own sleep patterns, and different babies need different amounts of sleep during the day and night. Here’s what to expect when your baby’s between four and 12 months old. 

Whoever came up with the phrase "sleep like a baby" clearly didn’t know much about young babies! They’re restless sleepers who need to eat every few hours, and rarely, if ever, make it through the night without waking up. Here’s why young babies are such unreliable sleepers, and some tips on their sleep.  

By this age many children are at daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. Just like adults, they often process the day’s events when they’re in bed. This can mean sleep comes slower than it used to.

We have worked with sleep experts to create a free course that gives you the most up-to-date information about sleep for pēpi.

At this age, you may have a bit of trouble getting your toddler to bed and to sleep. But once they're asleep, you may manage to get some too (hurray!) as they're generally less likely to wake.

Every pēpi has their own sleep pattern, and different babies need different amounts of sleep during the day and night. By 3-4 months old, many babies have figured out the difference between day and night, and their sleep might be slightly more settled. 

As toddlers and pre-schoolers get older and test boundaries, they may procrastinate or resist bedtime, get out of bed at night, and develop night fears. Don’t worry, they’ll grow out of most of the problems they have at this age – but these can be tough times when you’re in the thick of sleep disruption.