Sure, we've got a ton of helpful sample sleep and feeding schedules by age on our site - but since your baby or toddler presumably can't read yet, how are you supposed to get your child to, you know, actually follow one of these sample schedules?Having a schedule is all well and good, but how do you get your child's day to match said schedule?Fear not, parents - we here at The Baby Sleep Site® are known for our awesome scheduling help. And in today's article, we bring
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2 Quick Tips For Making Tough Daycare Nap Schedules Work
You don't have to have school-aged kids at home to enjoy back-to-school season! But we here at The Baby Sleep Site® know that back-to-school season can be tough - if you have older kids, you have to work on reeling in your summertime schedule and get more serious with bedtime and morning wake-time, for example. (Hint - for help on getting your older kiddos ready for school, you can read our 3 tips for implementing a back-to-school sleep schedule.)And many of our moms of
How Daycare Impacts Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule and Habits
When it comes to daycare, many parents have no shortage of questions, ranging from “What’s the staff to child ratio at this facility” to “How on earth am I going to beat traffic and manage a 5:30 p.m. pick-up time?!” But here’s one question you may not have thought to ask yourself: “How is daycare going to affect my child’s sleep?”Some Babies Sleep Better at Daycare Than They Do At Home Most daycares operate on a schedule for all children, including infants. If you haven’t adopted a
How Many Naps Does Your Baby or Toddler Actually Need?
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! And naps offer the perfect opportunity for you to get a little breather.One of the most popular questions we get around here (aside from “How can I get my baby to nap longer?”) is “How many naps does