18 month old waking at 4am every single day
Bedtime 7pm, used to wake 6:30am, now 4am sharp and won't go back. Room is dark. Not hungry (refuses milk). Just wants to play. What gives?
5 Replies
4/23/2026
Toddler clock - we use Gro Clock. Took 2 weeks of explaining 'sun isn't up' but it worked.
4/24/2026
Bedtime might be too early. Counterintuitive but try 7:30 or 7:45.
4/26/2026
Check the room temp - cool overnight then warm at sunrise = early waking. Crank the AC.
4/30/2026
Could be a nap thing - mine started early waking when she dropped to 1 nap that was too long.
4/30/2026
Hunger - try a bigger snack before bed. Banana + peanut butter changed our life.