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Baby Falls Asleep Easily at Bedtime, but Fights with Naps!
sleep tips, sleep training, naps, short naps Lauren Guajardo 11/30/23 sleep tips, sleep training, naps, short naps Lauren Guajardo 11/30/23

Baby Falls Asleep Easily at Bedtime, but Fights with Naps!

Figuring out naps after figuring out bedtime or nights for your baby can feel like a frustrating process! Run through this checklist and see what puzzle piece might be out of place that’s impacting your little one’s naps.

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How many naps for an 11 month old?
nap transitions, naps Lauren Guajardo 11/2/23 nap transitions, naps Lauren Guajardo 11/2/23

How many naps for an 11 month old?

You may be wondering how many naps your 11 month old should be taking during the day, but keep in mind that any recommendation is based on averages and some kids fall outside of those guidelines!

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What does a 4 nap schedule look like?
Schedules, naps Ashley Olson 10/23/23 Schedules, naps Ashley Olson 10/23/23

What does a 4 nap schedule look like?

If you’re nearing the 3 month mark and are wondering what does a 4 nap schedule look like including feedings, discover all our tips in this blog!

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When do toddlers stop napping?
naps, toddler sleep Lauren Guajardo 10/5/23 naps, toddler sleep Lauren Guajardo 10/5/23

When do toddlers stop napping?

There are definitely pros and cons to toddlers napping or not napping! The break can be so welcomed when they take a nap, but no nap life has its perks too. Read on if you’re wondering when toddlers stop napping.

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Benefits of Contact Napping
naps, short naps, sleep training Jenna Kinkead 8/5/23 naps, short naps, sleep training Jenna Kinkead 8/5/23

Benefits of Contact Napping

If you’re wondering if there are benefits of contact napping, look no further. Check out this blog for all the details on what contact napping is, why contact napping is beneficial and how to do it safely.

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Is it normal for babies to take short naps?
naps, short naps, timing, Schedules Ashley Olson 8/1/23 naps, short naps, timing, Schedules Ashley Olson 8/1/23

Is it normal for babies to take short naps?

Is it normal for babies to take short naps is something you may be asking on social media if all your baby does it take short naps! Find out why it’s normal and what you can do about it in this blog.

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How to Schedule Appointments around Nap Time
infant sleep, toddler sleep, naps Ashley Olson 6/20/23 infant sleep, toddler sleep, naps Ashley Olson 6/20/23

How to Schedule Appointments around Nap Time

It feels impossible to schedule an appointment two months out and know that your child won’t need a nap at that time! The times in this blog may be “safe” depending on how many naps your child is on.

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Help! My baby fell asleep before nap time!
nap refusals, naps, short naps Ashley Olson 4/4/23 nap refusals, naps, short naps Ashley Olson 4/4/23

Help! My baby fell asleep before nap time!

The dreaded car nap that happens outside of nap time! I get it, it can really throw off the day. But this blog can help troubleshoot!

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Why can my baby fall asleep independently for naps and not bedtime?
naps, Sleep Training Ashley Olson 1/31/23 naps, Sleep Training Ashley Olson 1/31/23

Why can my baby fall asleep independently for naps and not bedtime?

If you’re struggling with sleep training, you may wonder why can my baby fall asleep independently for naps and not bedtime. This is usually the opposite issue we see! However, there are a few key reasons why you might have more trouble at bedtime than you do with naps and I list 5 of those in this blog.

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Will contact napping ruin sleep training?
naps Ashley Olson 1/3/23 naps Ashley Olson 1/3/23

Will contact napping ruin sleep training?

Parents who sleep train may also want to continue occasional contact sleep— and we fully believe in having a balance/best of both worlds!

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Nap Routines for Older Children
toddler sleep, naps Lauren Guajardo 12/15/22 toddler sleep, naps Lauren Guajardo 12/15/22

Nap Routines for Older Children

A lot of toddlers see sleep as a time to exert their control and independence. Having a routine that involves them in the process can help you keep napping in your day to day for a long while!

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Should you force a nap transition?
nap transitions, naps Ashley Olson 12/13/22 nap transitions, naps Ashley Olson 12/13/22

Should you force a nap transition?

If you’re not seeing any signs of needing to drop a nap, but you’re really over micromanaging the nap schedule for some reason, check out this blog for some pros and cons to help you decide whether to force a nap transition or not!

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How Long to Extend a Short Nap For
short naps, naps, infant sleep Ashley Olson 10/25/22 short naps, naps, infant sleep Ashley Olson 10/25/22

How Long to Extend a Short Nap For

Short naps aren’t fun for anyone and a common question I get is “how long do I extend the nap for?” Rather than a straight forward answer, there are factors to consider when extending that nap!

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Navigating Naps that Happen Off Schedule
timing, Schedules, naps Jenna Kinkead 9/3/22 timing, Schedules, naps Jenna Kinkead 9/3/22

Navigating Naps that Happen Off Schedule

Your days aren’t always going to be perfect- and that’s okay! Knowing how to handle them can make you a more confident parent when it comes to sleep.

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