Hi Kelleen,

Thanks for writing! Yes, this sleep regression usually occurs around 18 months, but it can be a little early or late depending on your baby’s development. I hope this helps!

Hi @Becca –
Thank you for writing to us! I’m sorry to hear your son is having trouble sleeping and has been struggling for two months now!! The sleep disruptions that this regression caused have likely turned into a habit at this point, since it’s been so long. : ( Toddler sleep can be so tough, so hang in there! Regressions such as this do have a tendency to temporarily disrupt even the best sleepers, but it may be time to take action on helping turn things around now!

If you’d like our help with this, we do offer free 15 minute telephone evaluations with an expert sleep consultant, which might be the perfect fit! This can really give you good insight regarding when to work on sleep, if you need one-on-one help, how we can help, and which package may be the best fit for you. If interested, please schedule your free 15 minute evaluation here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/personalized-baby-sleep-evaluation/

And, anytime you are ready, you can read more about our sleep consultation services here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/baby-toddler-sleep-consulting-services/

Thank you again for writing to us Becca. If you have any additional questions, or if you need any assistance at all, please let us know.

Hi @Brie –
Thank you for writing to us about your 18 month old! So sorry to hear that naps have been so rough for the last 3 months! I wish we had Mr. Sandman’s sand! If we did, we’d surely pass it along! What we do have is 10+ years of experience helping families just like yours!
We also offer free 15 minute telephone evaluations with an expert sleep consultant, which might be the perfect place to start! This can really give you good insight regarding when and how to work on sleep, and which package may be the best fit for you. If interested, please schedule your free 15 minute evaluation here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/personalized-baby-sleep-evaluation/
And, when you are ready, you can read more about our sleep consultation services, and purchase here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/baby-toddler-sleep-consulting-services/
Thank you again for writing to us Brie, and hang in there. If you have any additional questions, or if you need any assistance at all, please let us know.

Hi @Ann –
Thank you for writing to us! Sorry to hear that sleep has been so rough with your little guy waking for a drink so often! Are you able to get a cup that will not spill that you can leave with him with some water in it? Perhaps he will not wake so often for a drink if it is self-serve rather than served by you? Many parents find a safe spill proof sippy cup that their toddler can have next to their bed, or even safely in the crib. Feel free to offer more water and high water content foods during the day to combat thirst through the night too! Good luck Ann!

Hi Matt,
Thanks for your comment – I’m so sorry to hear your little one was sick! Croup is awful. I hope he’s feeling a lot better now!

From your comment, it sounds like he may have just developed a sleep association to sleeping with you while he was sick. We have an article on sleep associations here if you need more information: https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/sleep-association/
You can use any sleep coaching method of your choosing to start weaning the sleep association whenever your family is ready. I hope this helps!