All children are different which means that some children will sleep more and some will sleep less. <br /> <br />From 12 months to 3 years: children need between 12-13 hours per day over a 24 hour period with one long overnight sleep and 1 to 3 sleep/s during the day depending on their individual needs. Some children will not require a day sleep. If your child is happy and displays no tired signs or cues a short `nap’ or quiet time may be sufficient. <br /> <br />When your child becomes tired or overtired, behaviour can become irritable, overactive and/or demanding. Respond to tired signs or cues by introducing a quiet time to wind down by reducing activities and decreasing stimulation in preparation for sleep. <br /> <br />At night tell your child what you expect from him and what is going to happen next. In a calm voice give positive instruction such as ‘it’s time to go to sleep – see you in the morning’. This makes bedtime seem less scary and just part of the routine. <br /> <br />Resist the urge to rush in to your child if he cries out in the night. Leave him for a few minutes and see if he settles on his own. <br /> <br />How Much Sleep Is Enough For Your Baby – 12 months to 3 years old: http://youtu.be/T59naHdBTLk <br />—– <br />Make sure not to miss a single video from Cyndy! <br />Click here to Subscribe: <br />http://www.youtube.com/user/sn?sub_confirmation=snazzybaby2008
