Naps

All articles in the Naps series.

Why is My Baby Taking Short Naps?

Are you wondering why your baby is taking short naps? Let's talk about why short naps happen and how to help your baby sleep longer at nap time.

Daycare & Baby Sleep

I know that the transition to daycare and worries about daycare and baby sleep can be so tricky. I'm here to help. Let's talk about daycare and baby sleep.

baby standing in crib reaching toward camera while refusing to nap

What to Do When Your Baby Won't Nap

Let’s talk about why your baby won’t nap and how to help your baby take a good nap. We'll look at wake windows, nap time routines, sleep environment, and more.

Mom kissing newborn's head on her shoulder after baby took a short nap

Short Naps and Newborns

Let’s talk about short newborn naps, if you should you swaddle your newborn during the day, and when babies start taking longer naps.

baby laying happily in crib since he is ready to drop a nap

Signs It’s Time to Drop a Nap

I’m walking you through everything you need to know about nap transitions, including recognizing the signs to drop a nap and how to drop a nap.

4 to 3 Nap Transition

I’m sharing everything you need to know about the 4 to 3 nap transition, like the signs that it’s time to transition and how to make the transition.

toddler playing during awake time as she transition through 2 naps to 1

Transitioning from 2 Naps to 1

I’m answering your questions about when to drop to one nap and walking you through the 2 to 1 nap transition.

newborn baby safely sleeping in car seat with pacifier

Sleeping Babies in Car Seats

Car seat safety is so important! CPST and car seat expert Michelle Pratt talks us through safety while your baby sleeps in a car seat.

toddler sitting next to little sister with a sign celebrating the first day of preschool

Baby Naps and School Pickup

Does your baby have an older sibling and school pickup interferes with naps? Let's talk about baby naps and school pickup.

baby walking with Dad during awake time between naps

Nap Schedules: 5 Months to 25 Months

Let's talk about naps. If naps are a struggle for you, you're not alone. I have nap schedules for babies 5-7 months, 7-10 months, 11-14 months & 14-24 months.

Wake Windows and Baby Sleep

I have the ultimate guide to wake windows. Including what they are and why they’re important, wake windows by age, how to stretch wake windows, and more!