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. …
Napping is a hot topic around The Baby Sleep Site®, and it’s no wonder: most of us count nap time as our favorite time of the day! Of course, naps are essential for the health and development of your baby, but don’t count yourself out — you need a little downtime during the day, too! …
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 …
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. …
This post will help you learn more about the 12 month sleep regression and the transition to one nap. As your baby approaches their first birthday, most parents are beginning to wonder when it’s time to transition to one nap. Why is my 12-month-old skipping naps? How will you know when it’s time to transition …
Some say your baby’s nursery should be light during the day to avoid day / night confusion while 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 …
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 …
Knowing how much sleep your baby needs can be confusing when your neighbor’s newborn baby sleeps 17 hours a day and your friend’s a toddler sleeps 13 hours a day. Setting your expectations is an important first step. Baby and Toddler Sleep Needs Chart Age Total Amount of Nighttime Sleep Total Amount of Naptime Sleep …
There are different theories about daytime feeding and the link to nighttime sleeping. Parents often wonder if they should feed baby on a schedule or feed babies on demand. Babywise is one of the books that popularized the thought that if you can help a baby go longer between feeds during the day, the baby …
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