What to Do When Your Toddler Cries at Bedtime (13–24 Months | Day 1, Video 3)
Welcome to Day 1, Video 3 of the 13–24 month sleep course! Now that you’ve established a strong bedtime routine, it’s time to talk about what to do after you put your toddler in the crib—especially if they cry, stand up, or resist going to sleep.
In this video, Dana Obleman shares realistic, gentle strategies to help your toddler settle at bedtime—without relying on old sleep crutches like bottles, rocking, or nursing. This stage is new for them, and yes, it may be emotional… but you’ve got this!
🪑 What you’ll learn in this video:
– How to use the “stay in the room” method with confidence
– Why bringing a chair into the room can ease the transition
– Ways to comfort your child without doing all the work for them
– Why picking them up can make things harder (and more confusing)
– How to stay consistent through those first tough nights
💡 Pro tip: These early nights can feel long—but they get shorter fast as your toddler learns! Stick with it, and don’t forget to alternate with a partner or use calming strategies to stay grounded.
📥 Need help tracking your toddler’s progress? Download a free Sleep Tracker and other helpful resources at https://sleepsense.net/plus to stay organized and encouraged as you go.
👶 This course is for toddlers aged 13–24 months. If your child is a different age, head over to the Playlists section of my YouTube channel to find the right series for your baby: youtube.com/@sleepsense/playlists
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