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

Last updated: February 13, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

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 …

How Much Sleep Your Baby Needs and How to Get Enough

Last updated: August 20, 2021 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

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 …

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