![]() Research shows that this strategy is effective, but it may take longer than other strategies to reduce sleep concerns. ![]() Parental presence aims to use your presence as a way to help your toddler self-settle. Helping your toddler with parental presence Every family is different, and you need to use a strategy that you feel comfortable with and suits your toddler and family. Developing positive sleep environments and routines can also support your toddler at bedtime to self-settle. It is important that your toddler knows you are emotionally and physically available if they become distressed. You can do this by knowing your toddlers’ cues, tired signs and the intensity of their cry. Responsive settling is recognising that your toddler needs help and responding appropriately. Parents are encouraged to be responsive to the needs of their toddlers. Strategies to help your toddler sleep and settle ![]() Has difficulties with sleep and settling that is causing parents or caregivers significant distress.Goes into the parents’ or caregivers’ bed.Stays awake for 20 minutes after waking.Consistently takes more than 30 minutes to settle.Consistently wakes more than 3 times a night.Severe night waking is when your child does one or more of the following things 5 or more times a week, for one or 2 weeks: The following definition of ‘severe night waking’ provides a guide – however, you know your child the best, and if something is a concern for you, seek help and advice from your local maternal and child nurse, your doctor or the Maternal and Child Health Line on Tel. If your toddler’s sleeping patterns are not affecting you or your family and you have strategies that work, then there may not be a sleep concern. It can be difficult to know whether your toddler is experiencing a sleep or settling concern. In your language: For translated fact sheets go to Information in community languages. ![]()
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