Naps & Sleeping: Hard Time Falling Asleep

I don't think it matters if she isn't making a fuss and doesn't seem extra sleepy during the day. My 2 year old son always goes to bed at the same time (7:30) but varies when he goes to sleep. It doesn't seem to bother him, and I don't worry about it as long as he is quiet.

my youngest DD had a hard time staying asleep so our dr recommended melatonin. Its something the body produces naturally but sometimes it doesn't produce enough. They sell it in liquid form as well as pills. Its just an OTC medicine.
GL
J.

1st the time change kills sleep habits for two year olds(at least it does in my house) Second, some two year olds give up there nap times... It isn't fun, but as long as she is getting a good nights rest it may be all she needs soon.
I personally fought for the naps far as long as I could, but it became inevitable with both of my children.
They both love to go to bed a 8-8:30 but with the time change it has been later, but the sleep later... as long as they are getting 12 hours of sleep they are happy... and as we have fought to stick with the 8-8:30 time schedual they have gotten back into the routine of things. Teethe could be bothtering he or an Ear ache... My two year old every evening has told me he has ouchees in his mouth for about two weeks... I thought it wa his way of getting out of going to bed and getting medicine, but after two weeks, we are going to get his ears checked. mild ear aches can cause restlessness.

If she is still taking naps that may be the culprit, especially naps over 2hrs. If she takes naps during the day, she will fall asleep later, there is no way around that. My son stopped before 2yrs old. He wakes up at 8-830 up all day then in bed by 7pm. Like clockwork.

Now if she is just in bed and not being fussy but just awake, let her be. Sometimes your presence in the room is distracting her. If it were teething or some illness you would definitely know, she would be fussy or crying or something to tell you she is uncomfortable.

For my niece music helped her, she had a little glow worm that played when you squeeze it. Granted it might keep you awake, lol, but she loved it and it helped her fall asleep quicker.

Also you could try reading to her. I read to my son every night since he was born. Its a great routine and it helps him settle down before bedtime.

Hope this helps you.

A warm bath, then read her a book

I don't know how much total sleep your daughter is getting, but maybe she's not getting enough sleep? Until recently my now 2 yr. old would go to bed around 6:30 and sleep beautifully until 7:30 the next morning. If he went to bed later than that he would be awake in his crib until 10-12:00 (then he would be CRANKY the next day!!). I would highly recommend the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" (I don't remember the author, sorry) It was my sleep bible for my 4 yr. old who has always had sleep problems.
Hope this helps!
K.

You don't say what time your daughter is waking up..... I don't think it is teething since she isn't fussing or upset. Is she getting enough physical activities during the day? My 6 year old has to be run ragged or he has a hard time going to sleep at night. Could be she is just one of those children who require less sleep, I have one that is like that. If she is sleeping later in the morning try waking her up, and getting her back onto a more "normal" schedule, and try to not give her naps atleast until you have it figured out. That is the best I got...Good luck!