When your baby won't nap in the crib, it can be a long, exhausting day for both of you. Your baby might take short naps or take long naps but only in your arms. It's hard to get anything done having just 30 minutes or being confined to a chair while your baby sleeps. This post will explain why babies don't nap in their cribs and give you 5 tips for getting baby to nap in the crib based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. Why Won't Baby Nap in the Crib? There are usually a few reasons a
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5 Nap Tips for Twins From the Land of Nod
Sleep is huge for new parents of multiples. We all know the challenges of a new baby who is awake around the clock, but two at a time! Let’s just set the coffee pot on continuous brew, shall we? Although sleep can be difficult for new twin parents, good sleep in your house is possible. We all know that sleep is wonderful for healthy growth and development, but how do we get good sleep? Instead of looking at sleep (or lack thereof) as something that just happens to you, let’s try viewing it as
4 Reasons Your Baby Is Fighting Naps
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
Baby Nap Chart: Learn How Long Baby Should Nap, and How Many Naps Baby Needs
Click on Image to Englarge We get nap questions really frequently from our clients - particularly these three questions: How many naps does my baby need? How long should my baby's naps be? How much sleep should my baby get during the day so they sleep at night? Well, we're answering all of them in today's article. How many naps your baby takes will depend on their age and unique development. All babies develop at their own unique rates. How long your baby's naps are
Baby Won’t Nap? Here Are 7 Reasons Why (#7 Is Surprising!)
Baby Won't Nap? Nap time is, without a doubt, a tired parent's favorite time of day. Baby goes down for a much-need snooze, leaving mom and dad time to have some much-needed "me time". But of course, in order for your baby's nap time to be a favorite time of day, your baby has to actually, you know, TAKE A NAP. And therein lies the problem, for many parents! So many of you have written to us over the years, letting us know that your baby won't nap, and you are at a loss as to why. Baby
10 Naptime Tips You Can Use Today
Naps that are too short, or naps that are erratic and don't follow any kind of predictable pattern, can sure get a parent down. It's especially frustrating when your baby or toddler has been napping well but then naps suddenly go into a tailspin. (Hint - this often happens during a sleep regression, or during a nap transition.) If you're struggling with erratic or shortened naps, don't worry - we can help! In today's article, we offer 10 quick tips that you can put to use right now in order
Sleep Training Boot Camp, Part Five: What You Need To Know About Nap Training
New to Sleep Training Bootcamp? Check out our overview page to find out what Sleep Training Boot Camp is all about, and to catch up on past Boot Camp articles. BOOT CAMP, PART FIVE: What You Need To Know About Nap Training Boot campers, if you are hanging in there and sticking with Sleep Training Boot Camp, then I have just one thing to say to you - YOU ROCK! I know it probably hasn't always been easy, and that the last few weeks have likely been at least a
3 Signs Your Baby or Toddler Nap Expectations Are Unreasonable
We all want our babies and toddlers to take long, restorative naps at regular times each day, right? Judging by how popular our nap articles are with all of you, I'm betting you answered 'Yes!' to that question! But here's something to consider - are the expectations you have for your baby or toddler's naps unreasonable? How can you be sure that your nap expectations are reasonable, and are in keeping with what your baby or toddler is capable of? Sometimes, when we work with parents who say
Why Baby Nap Sleep Is Different Than Night Sleep
Raise your hand if this describes the scene in your home: bedtime is peaceful and easy (and followed by hours of uninterrupted sleep), while naptime is a raging battle of wills (followed by little to no sleep at all.) Guess what? My hand would be up right now, if I didn’t need both hands to type this post. ;) That scenario is a familiar one here at The Baby Sleep Site. We hear from a lot of frazzled parents who can’t figure out why their babies and toddlers sleep so perfectly (or at
