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Transitioning from 4 to 3 naps with your baby
Transitioning from four naps to three is one of the first big schedule shifts in your baby’s sleep routine. It often catches parents by surprise because it tends to happen right as you’re getting into a groove with daytime sleep. But this transition is a natural part of your baby’s development, and it’s a sign that they’re ready for longer awake times and (hopefully!) more consolidated naps.
In this blog, I’ll walk you through the age range you can expect this transition, signs your baby is ready, how to delay the transition if needed, and tips to make the shift as smooth as possible for both of you.
Tips for navigating naps with school drop-offs and pick-ups
Juggling naps while managing school drop-off and pick-up can feel like a never-ending puzzle. You finally get your baby on a great nap schedule, and then—boom!—a new school year starts, and suddenly you’re forced to wake them up earlier than planned or keep them awake longer than they’d like. It’s frustrating, but the good news is that with a little flexibility and strategy, you can still support healthy sleep habits for your baby, toddler, or preschooler while managing the realities of school schedules.
In this blog, we’ll walk through practical ways to adjust naps around school runs, including solutions for different ages and tips for handling those inevitable tough days.
Daylight saving time (spring edition): Helping your child adjust to the time change
Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes the start of daylight saving time. While many adults dread losing an hour of sleep, parents of little ones often feel an extra layer of stress—how will this affect their baby’s sleep? Will they start waking too early? Will bedtime become a battle?
The good news? With a little preparation and a few simple strategies, you can help your baby adjust smoothly to the time change. Whether you prefer to take a gradual, hands-on approach or a more laid-back, go-with-the-flow method, this blog will walk you through everything you need to know.
4 common mistakes parents make with baby sleep—and how to avoid them
Let’s face it—sleep is one of the most challenging parts of parenting, and when things don’t go smoothly, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing something wrong. But here’s the truth: struggling with your child’s sleep is incredibly common, and you’re not alone.
Every baby is unique, and even the best-intentioned parents can run into roadblocks when trying to improve their little one’s sleep. If you’ve found yourself googling “how to get my baby to sleep” at 2 a.m. or feeling like nothing you try works, you’re not alone—and you’re not failing.
In my work with countless families, I’ve noticed some recurring themes when it comes to the mistakes parents often make while trying to improve their baby’s sleep. The good news? These mistakes are easy to fix once you know what’s holding you back.
In this blog, I’ll explore four common baby sleep mistakes and offer simple, practical solutions to help you and your baby get the rest you deserve.
Daylight saving time (fall edition): Keep your baby’s sleep on track
As parents, we all know how precious sleep is—both for our babies and for ourselves! But just when you feel like you’ve finally nailed your baby’s sleep schedule, daylight saving time swoops in and threatens to throw everything off. Gaining an extra hour of sleep might sound like a dream come true, but for babies, it can be the start of earlier wake-ups and disrupted routines.
Don’t panic! With a little preparation and a few simple strategies, you can help your baby adjust smoothly to the shift in time. In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about navigating the fall time change, whether you decide to take a gradual, hands-on approach or a more laid back, go-with-the-flow approach. Plus, we’ll cover why handling mornings carefully is key to keeping your baby on track. With patience and consistency, you’ll be back to peaceful nights (and mornings!) in no time.
Signs you are nailing your baby’s wake windows
As a parent, figuring out your baby’s wake windows can feel like cracking a secret code. When should they nap? Are they awake too long? Not long enough? It’s easy to get caught up in the guessing game. But here’s the good news: when you’re nailing your baby’s wake windows, it shows—and your baby’s sleep will thank you for it!