daycare nap struggles

Help daycare is moving baby to 1 nap but they aren’t ready!

Struggling with daycare naps? Is your baby enrolled in daycare and you were just informed that they are moving up to the toddler room and switching to a 1 nap schedule? And you’re thinking, “But they’re only 10 months! They can’t handle 1 nap!”    Well fortunately (and unfortunately), you’re not alone if you’re experiencing […]

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never wake a sleeping baby

4 times you should wake a sleeping baby

We’ve all heard this piece of advice before, “Never wake a sleeping baby!” and as a sleep consultant I’ve gotten appalled looks when I confess you actually SHOULD wake a sleeping baby sometimes. I thought it’d be helpful to lay out all the reasons and situations where waking a sleeping baby is the right move. […]

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3 things you need to know before a nap transition

3 things to know BEFORE a nap transition

So you think you’re headed for a nap transition, huh? Well, before you jump in, here are three things I wish EVERY parent knew before making the move to drop a nap. Let’s dive in! As a quick aside, if you are ready for a nap transition, I highly recommend checking out my comprehensive Nap […]

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How to Drop a Nap

Gearing up for your next nap transition? Then this blog is for you!   What are signs that I should drop a nap? First off is age. Transitions work best when they happen at the following ages: 4 to 3 naps at 4 months 3 to 2 naps between 7 and 9 months 2 to […]

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