The Ultimate Toddler Nap Guide

The Ultimate Toddler Nap Guide

Toddlers nap until 3 to 4 years old, on average. Learn all you need to know about your toddler’s nap based on my 15+ years as a sleep consultant. Why do toddlers need to nap? Toddlers need to nap to support their growth and development. Their bodies and brains are growing at very rapid rates, …

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How Much Sleep Does a 3 Year Old Need?

How Much Sleep Does a 3 Year Old Need?

Almost everyone knows newborns need to sleep virtually all day and all night. And, babies need a lot of sleep day and night, too. But, what about toddlers and preschoolers? How much sleep does a 3-year-old need? Your 3 year old needs an average of 11 hours 15 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period. …

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How Daycare Impacts Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule and Habits

How Daycare Impacts Sleep

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 …

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How To Put Your Baby On a Nap / Sleep Schedule

How To Put Your Baby On a Nap / Sleep Schedule

We have a variety of sample baby sleep and feeding schedules, but how do you put your baby on a sleep or nap schedule, anyway? Your strategy for implementing a baby’s nap schedule will depend on the age of your baby. Here are some tips: 4 month old baby Your 4 month old baby will …

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How Rigid Should Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule Be?

How Rigid Should Your Baby's Sleep Schedule Be?

It’s inevitable. You have a baby and almost everyone around you will have advice about how to raise him or her. Some are nice about it, trying to offer helpful tips. Others criticize you and warn you what a big mistake you’re making when you do x, y, or z. I believe most people are …

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