Free guide · PDF

The 30-minute toddler bedtime routine

A timed wind-down sequence for ages 18 months to 4 years. Why 30 minutes, and what to do in each.

What's inside

  • Why 30 minutes (and not 45 or 15)
  • The exact sequence: bath, book, brush, bed
  • A timed minute-by-minute structure you can print and stick on the wall
  • How to handle the 'one more book' negotiation
  • What to do when bedtime goes off the rails

Who this is for

Parents of toddlers from about 18 months through 4 years. Particularly helpful for the bedtime that has become a 90-minute battle.

Who this is not for

Babies under 12 months. Their bedtime sequencing is different and more feed-driven.

Get the PDF

Pop your email in and the guide downloads instantly.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time. See our privacy policy.

What this guide is not

This is the routine. It is not the discipline approach, the rewards system, the conversation about feelings, or the sleep training method that comes if needed. Those are part of the full program.

If you want a fully personalized plan built around your child's age, temperament, feeding routine, and family situation, the full Sleep Reset program includes a private consult, a 6-page custom plan, and 2 weeks of text and iMessage support.