That means now is a good time to start transitioning your child into a new bedtime. A toddler with a bedtime of 7:30 p.m. is going to feel like he's hitting the hay at 8:30 p.m. after the change takes place. If you start tonight, you can start putting your child to bed ten minutes later each night and by the time you get to the time change, you're all caught up. Some parents play it by ear, though, rather than make any changes. My son didn't mind the later bedtime as much as he did the earlier waking with the time change in the Spring, for example, but your child's temperament and sleep preferences will determine how well he adjusts. If you have a grumpy guy or gal on your hands if bedtime is ever late, then I suggest giving the transition a try.
Daylight Saving Time is Not Over Yet
From Stephanie Brown, About.com Guide October 25, 2009
Some users of Windows who haven't installed the DST patch and others with clocks programmed to end Daylight Saving Time on the last Sunday of October got a little surprise this morning. But it's not quite time to disrupt your child's sleep schedule just yet. Next Sunday (Nov. 1) is when Standard Time begins and you'll need to move your clocks back an hour.
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I am looking foward to the time change as our 2.5 yr old could stay awake until 10 and be happy (if we let him) We normally shoot for 7:45ish so the time change is definatly going to work in our favor.
Ashley I hear you. That was my experience. Every time it “falls back” it means an easier bedtime for my kiddo.