Babies need naps. Let's be clear about that. Naps are not optional, naps are not "bonus" sleep sessions....naps are necessary for proper infant growth and development. That said - try telling that to your baby! Even the best nighttime sleeper can be a prizewinning "nap fighter". Knowing your child needs naps, and doing all in your power to ensure that she gets them, doesn't always mean that your child really WILL nap. So why does your baby fight naps, and what can you do about it? Read on
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Why Do Babies Fight Sleep?
Have you ever experienced this, parents? You're in the midst of your bedtime routine, but your baby - who would ideally be getting drowsy and relaxed right about now - is instead arching her back, pulling away from you, crying, and generally fighting sleep in every way she can. Based on the number of questions we've gotten recently in our Helpdesk, this is a problem that many of you have faced. That's why we're devoting an article to it today: we'll lay out the three most common reasons your