Toddler Waking Up Too Early | How to Fix 5am Wake-Ups

Toddler waking at 5am? Learn the three main causes of early morning waking, how to gently shift the wake time, and when to see a GP.

Early waking (before 6am) is one of the most exhausting toddler sleep patterns — and one of the most fixable. The three usual suspects are too much day sleep, a bedtime that's slightly too late, or light and noise creeping into the room. This guide walks through how to identify the cause for your child and shift the wake time by 15 minutes at a time until it sticks.

What counts as 'too early'

The three most common causes

Fix the bedroom first

Fix the daytime timing

How to gently shift the wake time

When early waking needs medical input

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