Baby Sleep Science Nap Resources

Struggling with your child's naps? You've come to the right place. The list below links to each of our nap posts to help you navigate to the information you need.

BSS e-book: The Secret to Naps

Nap and Schedule Basics:

Timing naps: Consideration of wake windows

Identifying sleepy signs

Common age-by-stage sleep schedules

Naps 101: Does my baby have a nap problem?

Naps 101: How can I teach my baby to nap in the crib?

Naps 101: How do I teach my baby to nap more than one 30-45-minute sleep cycle?

Naps 101: When and how will my baby drop naps?

Naps 101: Troubleshooting naps

Nap routines:

Building the perfect bedtime and nap routine

Why some babies cry during their nap or bedtime routine and how to fix it

Daycare Nap Issues:

Daycare nap transitions: what do you do when your child isn't ready

How do you incorporate new caregivers into your child's routine?

What do you do when nap time at daycare or school affects your toddler's bedtime at home?

Why will my child sleep alone on a mat at daycare but not in a bed at home?

Are we missing a topic? Let us know and we'll add it to our list :)

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