Welcome to the Zeepy Sleep Hub
Your one place for calm, science-based support on toddler and preschool sleep. Whether you’re dealing with early mornings, sleep regressions, or just trying to build a smoother bedtime routine, the Sleep Hub brings everything together — expert guides, interactive tools, and free resources — to help your family rest easier.
Start with our Zeepy Sleep Guide below for a complete overview of how to create peaceful, consistent bedtimes. Or explore specific topics in the Sleep Library for deeper advice on real-world challenges.
All our advice connects back to the Zeepy Sleep Trainer Clock — a gentle, character-led way to help children understand when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake.
Sleep help that actually helps.
✨ Zeepy Sleep Guide
Embark on a journey to peaceful nights with the Zeepy Sleep Guide — your trusted companion for navigating the ups and downs of toddler and child sleep. Designed with empathy, love, and expert insight, it is more than a manual, it is your gentle guide to building healthy, happy sleep habits.
💡 Why Download the Zeepy Sleep Guide?
🔬 Understand the Science of Sleep
Learn how your child’s sleep cycles work and how to support them through each stage. From sleep regressions to early waking, we break down what is going on and what to do.
🛌 Create Bedtime Routines That Actually Work
Discover age-appropriate sleep routines that help toddlers and young children wind down with ease. No more bedtime battles, just calm, consistent rhythms that work for your family.
🌿 Soothing Sleep Tips for Every Age
Explore calming techniques, gentle relaxation tools, and bedtime-friendly snacks to ease your little one into dreamland. Ideal for children aged 2–7.
💞 You are Not Alone
Whether you are facing toddler sleep resistance, night wakings, or early mornings, our guide is packed with real-world insights and gentle solutions. We have been there too.
📥 Download the Guide and Start Sleeping Better
Join thousands of parents using Zeepy to create calmer bedtimes and brighter mornings, one peaceful night at a time.
✨ Common Toddler Sleep Challenges
Every child is unique, but these five challenges come up for almost every parent. Here’s what’s happening, what you can try tonight, and where to go for deeper guidance.
🌅 Early Waking Toddlers
Waking at 5am (or earlier!) is one of the most common toddler sleep struggles. Often it is not that your child needs less sleep — it’s that their “sleep pressure” runs out before morning. Contributing factors include bedtime being too late, overtiredness, room environment (light creeping in), or simply habit.
Quick wins: Try shifting bedtime earlier, using blackout blinds, and avoiding late naps. A clear morning cue, such as the Zeepy sleep trainer clock, teaches your child to stay in bed until it’s truly morning.
Read the full early waking guide →
🔄 Sleep Regressions
At 18 months, 2 years, 3 years (and sometimes 4), many children suddenly fight bedtime or wake more often at night. These “regressions” are usually linked to developmental leaps, separation anxiety, or changes in routine. The good news: regressions are temporary.
Quick wins: Keep the routine consistent and offer extra comfort and reassurance. Avoid creating new long-term sleep crutches that are hard to undo once the regression passes. Zeepy helps by making bedtime predictable — amber glow for wind-down, soft overnight display, morning cue.
Read the full regressions guide →
🕖 Bedtime Routines by Age
What time should a 2-year-old go to bed? What about a 4-year-old? Toddlers thrive on routine, but the “right” bedtime depends on naps, wake times, and age. A good bedtime routine balances wind-down activities, calm environment, and clear signals.
Quick wins: For 2–3 year olds, aim for bedtime between 7–8 pm with 11–13 hours of sleep in 24 hours. At 4, bedtime may shift slightly later with less daytime sleep. Use consistent cues like bath, story, and Zeepy’s amber glow to make bedtime calm and predictable.
See age-specific bedtime routines →
😴 Dropping the Nap
Most children are ready to drop their nap between ages 3–5. Signs include long bedtime battles, skipped naps, or very early morning wake-ups. Dropping the nap too soon, however, can lead to overtiredness and night wakings.
Quick wins: Watch your child’s signals. If naps are making bedtime impossible, try moving nap earlier or shortening it before cutting it completely. Zeepy’s bedtime and wake cues help smooth the transition by anchoring the day even when naps are shifting.
Read the nap transition guide →
⏰ The Clock Change
Daylight savings time can throw toddler sleep completely off track. An hour forward or back may not seem much to adults, but to a toddler’s body clock, it is huge. Suddenly bedtime feels wrong, and mornings arrive too early (or too late).
Quick wins: In the week leading up to the change, shift bedtime and wake time by 10–15 minutes a day. After the change, stick to your routine and keep light consistent — dark in the evening, bright in the morning. Zeepy’s clear cues help toddlers adapt by showing exactly when it is bedtime and when it is morning, regardless of the clock change.
Read the full clock change guide →
✨ The 4-Phase Zeepy Sleep System
Zeepy (Kip the Kitty) uses four simple visual phases to guide toddlers from playtime to morning. Consistent light cues help children learn when it’s time to wind down, sleep, wait, and wake. Each phase is built into the Zeepy Sleep Trainer Clock.
🌙 Violet — Wind-Down (30 minutes)
Kip’s tired face and violet light help toddlers transition from play to rest, signalling the start of a calm bedtime routine. Suggested duration: 30 minutes for bath, pyjamas, and stories.
💤 Amber — Soothing Sleep (overnight)
Kip sleeps as a warm amber glow fills the room, scientifically shown to support melatonin and deep, restful sleep. This is Zeepy’s overnight setting, keeping the environment calm and sleep-friendly.
⏳ Yellow — Nearly Wake (15 minutes)
Kip winks with a soft yellow glow, teaching early risers patience while giving parents a little extra rest. Suggested duration: 15 minutes leading up to wake time.
☀️ Blue — Wake Time
Kip’s happy face appears alongside a refreshing blue light, gently signalling it’s time to wake by naturally reducing melatonin.
Example schedule: 30 minutes violet → amber (overnight) → 15 minutes yellow → blue wake. Adjust timings to your child's age and sleep needs — Zeepy is flexible and parent-controlled.
