Your primary aim at bedtime is to bring your toddler down from super alert awake state, The most likely way of achieving this is by establishing a soothing routine.
Snuggle up and read a story.
While you read, your body contact with your toddler will activate oxytocin in his brain, which can make him feel sleepy.
Listening to the story will engage his higher brain, which cause desire to jump on the bed.
Try and set up magical atmosphere.
Dim the lights.
You can play soothing music, which can lower bodily arousal levels.
Never give toddler food that will keep him awake.
Avoid giving him protein food, in the two hours before bedtime.
Chocolate is not a good idea either, as it contains stimulant drug caffein.
If his is hungry, offer him carbohydrate food such as banana .
You may also choose to lie down next to your toddler whiles he goes to sleep.
If you do this, there should be no talking  Pretend to be asleep.
While children generally outgrow their nap by the age of five, most of us find occasional napping is useful.
It can be refreshing to have a regular, short nap in the early afternoon.
The nap length should be more than 20 minutes or less than 90 minutes for maximum benefit.
However, if your child has difficulty sleeping through the night or falling sleep, daytime sleep should be discouraged.
Some parents choose an entirely different route, giving their toddlers access to their room and letting them sleep in the grownup bed or blanket on the floor.
This arrangement works if you don't mind having your bedroom resemble hostel, but it can cause unhappiness if you have a partner who likes privacy.
Also, if you or your partner feels a little angry or resentful about sharing your space, your toddler is likely to pick up on those negative vibes which is not so good for the family on the whole.