Sleep Issues 1-2 Years Old

As your baby grows up, and turns to be a toddler rather than an infant; she’ll start taking less nap during the day, but 11 hours at night. If you see that your child is willing to sleep only when you're around, then you must eradicate this bad habit of hers as it will be harder to break later on. The best thing which you can do for this is to soothe her to sleep. Continue performing your night time ritual e.g. taking bath, reading books etc and you can tell her to stay in the bed as you come back in five minutes to check. This way, let her know that she's safe and you are nearby.
As per turning in to a toddler, she can be a great negotiator, no matter its bed time. As the baby enjoys the time spending with you, so she will tend to do what can prolong the time you are with her. As per this, your child may prolong the duration in performing the usual nightly routine, plus can ask repeatedly for a glass of water, or keep on requesting that you come to her room and she is in the need of some thing etc. If you suspect this all, don't let her know but instead tell her that it is bed time and that she can finish working on with her activities or anything the next day. Make the nighttime routine more “business like” when you kiss your baby and tuck her in. Don’t wait around or expect your baby to fuss. Just leave after patting her up and close the door; wait about ten minutes before you go back in the room.

Sometimes this all can be a battle versus your temperament. Your toddler wants to control her stimulus and prolong the time as much as possible. You can’t force her at once to fall asleep. Try reverse psychology (alternative ways) and tell her that she doesn’t have to go to sleep, but can play in the crib. Eventually, she’ll fall asleep on her own.