2 year old awake for hours at bedtime

[RubyAaron]

I'm a new poster here (first time) but I'm desperate for some advice.

My LB was 2 in September. He has never been a good sleeper sometimes up 8-10 times through the night but he now sleeps through the night maybe just waking for a drink of water and back to sleep and it's great. Getting him to sleep is the problem...he used to go to bed no problem and fall asleep himself but over the last few weeks he's been going to bed at 7 same as always, no chances to routine etc, but he's still awake at 9pm sometimes. He plays with toys, gets up and down, in bed out of bed, anything to keep himself awake. Does anyone know any reason why he'd be doing this? Regression? I've tried days without naps, going to bed earlier, going to bed later and nothing seems to make a difference. I should also mention we are about to begin the process to see if he could be autistic but that's another thread.

Any advice?

Hey. My little one (2 years 9 months) does this. Hes done it for months now. He’s always in bed by 7.30 but 80% of the time is still awake by 8.30 🙄 he stays in bed tho just chatting and laying down. He still naps in the day and I know that probably doesn’t help, but he gets so tired by lunch, sometimes he will skip a nap if out and about and it doesn’t tend to make too much difference. Sorry I can’t help much but just wanted to know you aren’t alone!