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Naps

You want your baby taking great naps. These posts will help you get there. Be sure to check out my eBook on establishing great naps for birth-preschool years. If your little one is taking short naps, start with The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps. If you are wondering about dropping naps, start with Dropping Naps: A Quick Reference. I also have posts to help you with toddler nap issues, preschooler naps, and more!

Why Even Bother to Have Naps?

October 28, 2022May 20, 2020 by valplowman
Baby peacefully sleeping

Striving to have your baby or toddler have consistent naps is not an easy task, but it is vitally important. Here is why. If you are a parent trying to …

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Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, word to the weary 27 Comments

The Complete Guide to Troubleshooting Short Baby Naps

November 26, 2024December 11, 2019 by valplowman
Baby yawning on a bed

Absolutely everything you need to know to fix short baby naps and get baby taking good naps. Know common reasons for short naps and how to fix them. One of …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems 122 Comments

Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

January 23, 2025November 6, 2019 by valplowman
Toddler wake in her bed

When do babies drop to one nap? This post walks you through all of the signs your little one is ready to transition to one nap each day. Everything you …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Tags dropping naps, poll results 10 Comments

What To Do When Your Pre-Toddler is Taking a Short Morning Nap

January 26, 2021October 29, 2019 by valplowman
Pretoddler laughing in the crib

Get the answers you need when when your 12-18 month old is taking a short morning nap. Should you drop the nap? Should you shorten the nap? Read on. When …

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Categories Naps, Pretoddler, Pretoddlerwise, Sleep Problems Tags morning nap 7 Comments

Tips to Get Baby Waking Up Happy from Naps

October 4, 2024September 18, 2019 by valplowman
Happy Baby

Your baby CAN wake up happily. In fact, waking up happy is a good sign baby is getting her sleep needs met. Read this for tips on how to achieve …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags mom not baby decides, poll results, waking up happy 31 Comments

Dropping Naps: A Quick Reference

April 28, 2025November 14, 2018 by valplowman
Baby sitting on couch. No face--just the body.

Dropping naps. When to drop naps for babies and preschoolers. Sleep drops for babies through dropping the afternoon nap. Guidance for dropping all naps. Timing and signs of readiness for …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, poll results 98 Comments

Chronic 45 Minute Naps

November 14, 2024September 26, 2018 by valplowman
Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. 

Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. Despite the …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, chronic short naps, poll results 78 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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