Baby naps (or lack thereof) are, by far, the source of frustration for many new parents and one of the main reasons people find The Baby Sleep Site®. The reasons your baby won't nap are numerous, but this article will discuss the 5 main reasons a baby won't nap and what to do about it. 1. Your baby may be over-tired Have you ever gone to bed so late at night that you can't fall asleep very easily? This happens to me especially on nights I work late or even when I hang out with friends too