Separation Anxiety in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is, How to Help, and What Not to Do at Bedtime

22/05/2025 16 min
Separation Anxiety in Babies and Toddlers: What It Is, How to Help, and What Not to Do at Bedtime

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Text us your sleep questions.Is your baby suddenly waking more at night? Crying the second you leave the room? Refusing naps or bedtime routines they used to handle just fine? It could be separation anxiety—a completely normal (but totally exhausting) phase many babies and toddlers go through.In this episode of Creating Well-Rested Families, I’m breaking down:What separation anxiety actually is and why it’s a good sign for your child’s developmentWhen separation anxiety typically starts (and how long it lasts)The most common signs your baby or toddler is experiencing itGentle, responsive ways to support your child through separation anxiety—especially around sleepWhat not to do when your baby is struggling with separationAnd my favorite trick to make your baby’s sleep space more comforting using your natural scentWhether you're parenting a clingy 9-month-old or a preschooler suddenly scared to sleep alone, this episode will give you practical tools (and a whole lot of reassurance).JOIN WELL-RESTED FAMILIES COMMUNITY TODAY AND CANCEL ANYTIME. CLICK HERE TO JOINThis episode is sponsored by Hungryroot. Leave the meal planning, grocery shopping, and even some prep work to Hungryroot while you enjoy making memories with your family. Use code RESTED40 for 40% off. CLICK HERE to get started today. Want a free sample baby sleep schedule? 👉TAKE THIS QUIZ Do you know your sleep training personality? 👉TAKE THIS QUIZ TO FIND OUT More free baby sleep resources: One for every stage of parenthood Join Our Free Well-Rested Families Facebook Group to answer all your sleep questions: CLICK HERE Connect with Unnati: Instagram: @nestedtorestedsleep Facebook: @nestedtorestedsleep Website: https://www.nestedtorestedsleep.com Podcast Wedsite: ...

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