About this episode

Allison Egidi discusses the concept of rescue bedtime and its benefits for overtired babies and toddlers.

Missed a nap? Short nap day? Bedtime suddenly a struggle? Your child may need what Allison calls a rescue bedtime. In this episode, Allison breaks down one of the most powerful and most underused tools in a parent's sleep toolkit: moving bedtime earlier after a rough nap day. This simple shift can prevent overtiredness, protect nighttime sleep, and keep a child's schedule on track. Many parents worry that an earlier bedtime will cause an earlier wake-up. In reality, the opposite is often true. A well-timed rescue bedtime helps children catch up on missed sleep, fall asleep more easily, and wake up better rested. Parents who understand how to use a rescue bedtime feel more confident handling off days and stop worrying that one bad nap will ruin the next few nights. Listen in to learn: What a rescue bedtime is and how much earlier bedtime should be Why overtired babies and toddlers often sleep worse, not better How to prevent night wakings and early morning wakeups after a rough nap day When to use an earlier bedtime and when it is not necessary Why an early bedtime usually leads to better sleep, not earlier mornings How a rescue bedtime protects a child's circadian rhythm and next…

Topics covered

• rescue bedtime
• overtired babies
• sleep strategies
• parenting tips
• bedtime routines

Keywords

• rescue bedtime
• overtiredness
• sleep schedule
• night wakings
• early mornings

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