In the last week or so, ds' bedtime has been getting longer and longer and consequently he's going to bed later and we're losing our wine/tv/chocolate time.
Routine wise he has 1-2.5 hrs nap before 2.30pm. Has tea at 6pm followed by bath at 7, then milk & books and songs & cuddles. We've never left him to sleep on his own and usually he falls asleep having a cuddle or with one of us lying next to him - we then put him in his cot.
He used to be asleep by 730/745 but recently it's been closer to 9pm which is driving us a bit bonkers.
He tends to sleep through to 630ish so at least once he's asleep he stays asleep.
Any advice? What time do your 18mos go to sleep? Are we just starting his bedtime too early? What gentle methods could we use to get him to fall asleep in his cot? Help!