Big Bed, Brave Sleep: A Step-by-Step Guide to Confident Bedtimes for Children 2.5–4 Years

Your toddler’s big bed debut should be exciting, not exhausting.

If your child (aged 2.5+) is testing limits, stalling bedtime, or wandering out of their room, Big Bed, Brave Sleep gives you a proven, step-by-step plan to help bedtime run smoothly and predictably.

Written by a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, this motivational and practical guide covers:

How to know if your child is truly ready for the big bed
The most common causes of bedtime resistance (and how to address them)
How naps, sleep pressure, and daily habits impact bedtime success
A complete transition plan — from preparing the room to creating routines that stick
Tools like toddler clocks, visual cues, role play, and rewards
How to respond calmly and consistently to boundary testing
How to gently and consistently handle night wandering
Replacing screentime with a calm, connected wind-down

You’ll also learn the powerful link between sleep, behaviour and emotional regulation and how to use boundaries, confidence, and connection to make bedtime a positive, sustainable experience.

Don’t let another night go by without a clear plan you can trust.

With Big Bed, Brave Sleep, you’ll have a comprehensive, practical guide that works for your child’s development stage — and supports your whole family’s wellbeing.