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dropping naps

Dropping the 3rd Nap: Impact on Baby’s Schedule

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by valplowman
7 month old baby looking at camera

How baby’s schedule should change (and should NOT change) when dropping the third nap. This should be 6-10 months old. When a baby drops naps, you usually don’t drop that …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps 10 Comments

When Do Kids Stop Napping? And What To Do Instead

December 13, 2021 by valplowman
Preschool girl holding a stuffed animal as she sits on the bank of a creek

When Do Kids Stop Napping. How to know when your toddler or child is old enough to stop taking naps. Know when it is time to drop that afternoon nap …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, rest time 10 Comments

How to Do Rest Time Instead of Naps

April 20, 2021 by valplowman

As your little one gets older, the need for daily nap decreases, but that doesn’t mean your child will not need some time to rest each afternoon. Once your child …

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How To Fill Toddler’s Time When Transitioning to One Nap

June 2, 2021April 19, 2021 by valplowman
toddler doing activities with mom

How To Fill Toddler’s Time When Transitioning to One Nap. What to do with the schedule when you are at one nap a day. Activities to do with your toddler. …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Toddler Tags dropping naps 2 Comments

What To Do When Your Toddler Stops Napping Every Day

June 2, 2021March 30, 2021 by valplowman
Child awake in bed not napping

At some point, your child will stop consistently napping every day. Learn what to do about inconsistent napping for 2-5 year olds. I have some news for you. It might …

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Categories Naps, Toddler Tags dropping naps 29 Comments

Babywise FAQs (Frequently asked questions)

October 21, 2021April 22, 2020 by valplowman
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Get your Babywise questions answered. Know what to expect with the Babywise method and why it is awesome despite the controversy. Most often when we read instructions to something, it …

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Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

September 1, 2021November 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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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.

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