I get this dreaded question on a weekly basis from my followers. I know the fear it can strike in the hearts of mothers when their toddler suddenly stops napping. It causes us to go into catastrophe mode and worry that they will never ever nap again! But, I’m here to bring some calm, reason, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Baby sample sleep schedules are here! I’ve had many requests for a blog like this over the years but I have to admit, I’ve been reluctant to make it. Not because I’m sitting on some kind of top-secret information but because I’ve seen many parents stress themselves out trying to follow an arbitrary schedule online. […]
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 […]
How to have a life with naps… you might be surprised by our advice! We chat about managing expectations for naps on the go, the 80/20 rule, and we give you permission to do whatever works best for you and your family! Relevant product links for napping on the go- https://allthesleeps.com/productsilove/ Available […]
Today I’m sharing my short naps checklist with you! I recently received this question from one of my followers: “Help! My 8 month old only takes 30 minutes naps! Her naps are always 30 minutes, right on the dot! How do I get past these short naps?” I get this question a lot so I […]
Have you ever wondered why babies naps in the first place? In this episode I break down the 2 systems that govern our sleep and specifically the one that influences napping behavior. If you’re a science nerd or just like to learn the why behind certain things, you’ll love this episode! Nap Training Mini […]
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 […]
As I type this post, my 3 and 5 year old are having their daily quiet time in their rooms. When I tell people that my boys have this time daily for about 2 hours, most parents are amazed and ask, “How can I get my child to stay in their room quietly for quiet […]