Toddler Sleep Training: How to Sleep Train a Toddler (2–4 Years)

Sleep training a toddler can feel completely different from sleep training a baby. In this episode of Unswaddled, I’m walking you through exactly how to sleep train a toddler ages 2–4, including what to do before you start, how bedtime should look, and the sleep training method I use most often with families.If you're trying to sleep train a 2 year old or sleep train a 3 year old, this episode will help you understand why toddler sleep struggles happen and how to approach toddler sleep training in a clear, practical way. We’ll also talk about common challenges like when a toddler won’t fall asleep alone, bedtime battles, or sleep falling apart after a crib-to-bed transition.Even if you’ve sleep trained before, sleep training a toddler requires a slightly different approach. Toddlers are more aware, more vocal, and more likely to test boundaries, which is why consistency and clear expectations matter so much during toddler sleep training.In this episode, I also explain how to handle sleep training when your child is in a crib versus sleep training a toddler in a big bed, and what to do if you’re re-sleep training a toddler after a regression, a new sibling, or a transition that disrupted sleep.As a toddler sleep coach, this is the same step-by-step approach I walk families through when they’re ready to help their toddler learn to fall asleep independently and stay asleep through the night.In this episode, I cover:• Common reasons parents decide to sleep train toddlers• Why sleep can suddenly fall apart in the toddler years• How daytime sleep and bedtime timing impact toddler sleep• The toddler sleep training approach I use most often with families• Exactly how to implement the method at bedtime and overnight• What to do if your toddler leaves the room or climbs out of the crib• Sleep training a toddler in a crib vs a big kid bed• What progress usually looks like during the first few nightsEvery toddler is different. Some toddlers adjust quickly, while others need more time and consistency. My goal with this episode is to help you feel confident, informed, and supported as you approach toddler sleep training.✨ Want more support?Follow me on InstagramSchedule a free consult with me