The Baby Sleep Site® is dedicated to helping your baby sleep better - of course - but there are a few times it is a good strategy to wake your baby. I know it might feel crazy to wake your baby when you are working so hard on helping him sleep better, but in some cases, not waking your baby can actually lead to other sleep problems. Here are 5 times waking your baby can help with sleep problems: 1. Wake for Safety - Ensure Safety First! As much as we want our babies to sleep, if your
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Why Not All 12 Month Olds Transition to One Nap
As your baby approaches her first birthday, most parents are beginning to wonder when it's time to transition to one nap. How will you know when it's time? Don't all 12 month olds take just one nap? Actually, they don't. It surprised me when I was a new mom, too, but the average age for a toddler to transition to one nap is actually between 15 and 18 months. They take just one nap until between 3 and 4 years old, on average, before they stop napping all together. This article will review the