Nap Sleep

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Swaddling 101 (Part 1): How to Swaddle and Safety Considerations

The “Split” Night: Why some babies are awake for hours in the middle of the night, and how to change

Interpreting Night Waking

SPRING 2021: Daylight Saving Time Transition for Toddlers and Young Children

SPRING 2021: Daylight Saving Time Transition for Babies

It’s Magic! Using the ‘Spring Ahead’ Transition to Fix Early Waking

A Step-by-Step Plan for Navigating the End of Daylight Savings Time with Your Baby or Toddler

The Daylight Savings Time “Slam Shift”

How Do I Fix My Baby’s Early Waking?

Early vs. Late Bedtime—Which is right? Strategies to shift bedtime to solve common sleep problems

The Top 5 Reasons Sleep Training Fails: How to Troubleshoot Sleep Training

The “Four-Month Sleep Regression”: What Is It, and What Can Be Done About It?

Common Age-by-Stage Sleep Schedules

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Resource Topics

Toddler & Preschool 10 posts
Sleep Blogs By Age 26 posts
Other Caregivers and Sleep 1 post
Newborn 14 posts
Common Sleep Disruptors 12 posts
Twins & Multiples 3 posts
Nap Sleep 11 posts
Sleep Training 5 posts
General Topics 24 posts
Common Developmental Regressions 6 posts
Night Sleep 37 posts
Circadian Rhythm Disruptors 14 posts
Night Waking 3 posts
Sleep Products 4 posts
Daylight Saving Time 2 posts
Bedtime Problems 3 posts
Babies 3 posts

Naps 101 (Part 5): Troubleshooting Naps, Plus Stimulating Indoor Activities for Your Little One

(Revised and updated from an earlier version.) Just about every child has nap issues from time to time, but being stuck inside leads to a...

Common Age-by-Stage Sleep Schedules

(Revised and updated from an earlier version.) It's common for parents to worry that their little one isn't getting enough sleep, but few...

The Secret to Naps (which includes forgetting most of what you've read anywhere else)!

If you've been following the Naps 101 series on our blog and can't get enough of it, then you'll be happy to know that we've published an...

Naps 101 (Part 4): When and How Will My Baby Drop Naps?

At sleep transition points in your baby’s life, there are clues that will help you identify and adapt to your baby’s changing needs; you jus

Naps 101 (Part 3): How Do I Teach My Baby to Sleep More Than One 30–45 Minute Sleep Cycle?

Virtually every baby does better with a 60–90 minute nap, yet 30–45 minute naps are the norm from about 4 months on. This is extremely frust

Naps 101 (Part 2): How Can I Teach My Baby to Nap in the Crib?

Nap sleep is a very different type of sleep compared to nighttime sleep. Learn why day sleep is much more susceptible to environmental disru

Naps 101 (Part 1): Does My Baby Have a Nap Problem?

Learn what is normal for different aged babies and what to do for a baby who isn’t old enough to put nap cycles together yet. Covers the sci

Why Will My Child Sleep Fine On A Mat At Daycare, But Not In Bed At Home?

A blog on Motivating Operations that influence behavior: Maybe you already know it can be very difficult to keep a young, curious child...

Sleepy Signs: How to Read Them and What to do About Them

From your baby’s first days in the hospital you’ll hear advice guiding you to look for your baby’s sleepy signs, but it can be confusing...

Bedtime and Nap Routines

When we opened up voting on our Facebook page for our next big blog, we were a bit (pleasantly) surprised to see Pre Sleep Routines...

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