6 Must-Have Products for Better Baby and Toddler Napping

6 Must-Have Products for Better Naps

Baby naps are, by far, one of the most talked about and searched topics here at The Baby Sleep Site®. We all want our babies and toddlers to take longer, more restorative naps, don’t we? After all, “sleep begets sleep” and a baby who naps well is more likely to sleep well at night, too. …

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Can the “Wake to Sleep” Method Help Lengthen Your Baby’s Short Naps?

Can the Wake to Sleep Method Help Lengthen Your Baby's Short Naps

An older, wiser friend once told me, “Baby naps are God’s way of saying to parents, ‘I love you. Now go take a shower.’” Pretty accurate, right? Most parents look forward to naptimes. Ahhhh… Those brief interludes when you can actually pause for breath, do the never-ending chores, or have a little “me” time. Of …

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5 Reasons a Baby Won’t Nap

5 Reasons Your Baby Won't Nap

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. …

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Should Your Baby Nap in a Light or Dark Room?

Should Your Baby Nap in a Light or Dark Room?

Some say your baby’s nursery should be light during the day to avoid day / night confusion. Others say a darkened room will help your baby nap better. Who’s right? This article will discuss whether your baby’s room should be light or dark at nap time and why. It is true that your baby can …

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Does Your 6-Month Old Baby Need 2, 3, or 4 Naps?

How Many Naps Does Your 6-Month Old Baby Need?

There is a lot of confusion about how many naps your 6 month old baby needs. The short answer is “It depends on the baby.” This article will go into more detail about how many naps your 6 month old baby needs for healthy development. During a recent sleep consultation, I was contacted by a …

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Baby Feeding Schedule or Feed on Demand?

Baby Feeding Schedule or Feed on Demand?

Feeding your baby on demand or feeding baby on a schedule? Here we discuss pros and cons, & night feedings & baby sleep.

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