Toddler Sleep

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What is the recommended amount of sleep for toddlers aged 1-3 years?

  1. 10-12 hours

  2. 12-14 hours

  3. 14-16 hours

  4. 16-18 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Toddlers aged 1-3 years typically need 12-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps.

Which of the following is a common sleep problem in toddlers?

  1. Nightmares

  2. Sleepwalking

  3. Bedwetting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nightmares, sleepwalking, and bedwetting are all common sleep problems in toddlers.

What is the best way to help a toddler fall asleep?

  1. Give them a warm bath

  2. Read them a bedtime story

  3. Sing them a lullaby

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A warm bath, a bedtime story, and a lullaby can all help a toddler relax and fall asleep.

What is the best way to handle a toddler who wakes up in the middle of the night?

  1. Go to their room and comfort them

  2. Bring them into your bed

  3. Ignore them and hope they go back to sleep

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best way to handle a toddler who wakes up in the middle of the night is to go to their room and comfort them. This will help them feel safe and secure and will make it easier for them to fall back asleep.

What is the best way to prevent sleep problems in toddlers?

  1. Establish a regular sleep schedule

  2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine

  3. Make sure their bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Establishing a regular sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and making sure their bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool can all help prevent sleep problems in toddlers.

What is the difference between a night terror and a nightmare?

  1. Night terrors are more common in toddlers, while nightmares are more common in older children.

  2. Night terrors are usually more vivid and frightening than nightmares.

  3. Night terrors typically occur during the first half of the night, while nightmares typically occur during the second half of the night.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Night terrors are more common in toddlers, while nightmares are more common in older children. Night terrors are usually more vivid and frightening than nightmares. Night terrors typically occur during the first half of the night, while nightmares typically occur during the second half of the night.

What is the best way to handle a toddler who is having a night terror?

  1. Wake them up and comfort them

  2. Stay with them until they calm down

  3. Do nothing and let them sleep it off

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best way to handle a toddler who is having a night terror is to stay with them until they calm down. Waking them up or doing nothing will only make the situation worse.

What is the best way to handle a toddler who is sleepwalking?

  1. Wake them up and lead them back to bed

  2. Stay with them until they go back to sleep

  3. Do nothing and let them sleep it off

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The best way to handle a toddler who is sleepwalking is to stay with them until they go back to sleep. Waking them up or doing nothing will only make the situation worse.

What is the best way to handle a toddler who is bedwetting?

  1. Wake them up and take them to the bathroom

  2. Put them in pull-ups

  3. Limit their fluids before bedtime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to handle a toddler who is bedwetting is to limit their fluids before bedtime. Waking them up or putting them in pull-ups will only make the situation worse.

When should you talk to your doctor about your toddler's sleep problems?

  1. If they have been having sleep problems for more than two weeks

  2. If they are not getting enough sleep

  3. If they are having difficulty functioning during the day

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

You should talk to your doctor about your toddler's sleep problems if they have been having sleep problems for more than two weeks, if they are not getting enough sleep, or if they are having difficulty functioning during the day.

What is the best way to create a relaxing bedtime routine for a toddler?

  1. Give them a warm bath

  2. Read them a bedtime story

  3. Sing them a lullaby

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A warm bath, a bedtime story, and a lullaby can all help a toddler relax and fall asleep.

What is the best way to make sure a toddler's bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool?

  1. Use blackout curtains

  2. Use a white noise machine

  3. Keep the temperature in the room between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blackout curtains, a white noise machine, and a temperature between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit can all help create a dark, quiet, and cool bedroom for a toddler.

What is the best way to establish a regular sleep schedule for a toddler?

  1. Put them to bed and wake them up at the same time each day, even on weekends

  2. Create a consistent bedtime routine

  3. Make sure they get enough sleep during the day

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Putting a toddler to bed and waking them up at the same time each day, even on weekends, creating a consistent bedtime routine, and making sure they get enough sleep during the day can all help establish a regular sleep schedule.

What is the best way to help a toddler learn to self-soothe?

  1. Put them to bed drowsy but awake

  2. Stay with them until they fall asleep

  3. Let them cry it out

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Putting a toddler to bed drowsy but awake can help them learn to self-soothe and fall asleep on their own.

What is the best way to handle a toddler who is refusing to go to bed?

  1. Give them a choice of two bedtime stories

  2. Let them choose their own pajamas

  3. Sing them a lullaby

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Giving a toddler a choice of two bedtime stories, letting them choose their own pajamas, and singing them a lullaby can all help them feel more in control and make it easier for them to go to bed.

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