Is a 3-Hour Nap Too Long for Your Baby?

We all want our babies to take long, luxurious naps but how long is too long? Is a 3-hour nap too long for a baby? The short answer is no, it’s not too long IF that’s what your baby needs! However, the answer isn’t always so straightforward. As a sleep consultant 15+ years, I can …

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When Do Babies Drop to Two Naps?

Babies drop to two naps around 8 months old, on average, though it can happen anytime between 5 and 10 months. Here are a few tips to transition your baby to two naps based on my 15+ years of experience as a baby sleep consultant. Newborn babies will take 4-5 naps a day but by …

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Wake Windows by Age Chart: Help Your Baby Sleep Better With The Right Schedule

Putting your baby on the right schedule can do wonders for your baby’s sleep. But, babies change so fast and it’s hard to figure out the right schedule. As a sleep consultant for over 13 years, I’m sharing appropriate baby wake windows by age in this article. Use this chart to help set your baby’s …

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How to Get Back to School Schedule and Maximize Sleep

Summertime is fun-filled with trips to the pool, vacations, movie nights, and late bedtimes. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. School starts soon and you might be wondering how to get back to a school schedule. This post will share tips to help your family start the school year out right! Why …

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2 Month Old Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules

2 Month Old Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules

2 month old babies need an average of 14-16 hours of sleep a day. Newborns this age generally sleep 9-12 hours at night though not consecutively as they typically need to eat every 2 1/2 to 3 hours, on average. During the day, babies at 2 months old will need to sleep 4-6 hours total. …

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12 Month Old / 1 Year Old Toddler Sleep and Feeding Schedule

This article outlines the average 12-month-old / 1-year-old toddler schedule, including feedings, solids, naps, and night sleep. Skip to the schedule 1 year old sleep / 12 month old’s sleep At this age, almost all 12 month olds can sleep through the night, without a feeding, and take two naps for a total of 2 …

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Does the E.A.S.Y. schedule make sleep more difficult for your baby?

If you’re a new mom there’s no doubt you’ve heard about the mythical “E.A.S.Y. schedule.” You know, the one where your baby Eats, has Active playtime, Sleeps for 2 hours, and You use their naptime to catch up on laundry, respond to emails and chat with your friends on Facebook? Yes, we’ve all heard about …

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How To Get Your Baby On A Schedule

Scheduling is a hot topic on The Baby Sleep Site®! We have a variety of sample baby sleep and feeding schedules, but how do you get your baby on a sleep or nap schedule, anyway? Having the template in front of you is one thing; getting your baby to follow it is quite another! In …

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