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Baby Won’t Nap in Crib? 5 Tips on How and When to Get Baby to Nap in the Crib

Last updated: October 27, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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 …

Why Downtime In The Crib MIGHT Be Bad For Sleep

Last updated: November 10, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Is allowing your baby to have downtime or playtime in the crib good or bad? We explore pros and cons of crib downtime and playtime and how it affects sleep.

Will Crib Toys Ruin Your Baby’s Sleep?

Last updated: August 8, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Will Crib Toys Help or Hurt Your Baby's Sleep?

A question we hear fairly often from parents is whether or not it’s okay to put crib toys or aquariums in the baby’s crib. Lots of us use these kinds of crib toys as a way to entertain our babies, or to give them something to do after they wake up from sleep (in the …

How Down Time in the Crib Can Be Bad For Your Baby’s Sleep

Last updated: February 1, 2024 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

How down time in the crib can be bad for your baby’s sleep and what to do when baby wakes but isn’t crying.

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