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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution
A good way to encourage good sleep is to get familiar with your baby’s sleepy signals, and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. A baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs.
A baby who is [...]
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution
According to sleep research, and motherly experience, the length and the quality of naps affect nighttime sleep. (And, conversely, nighttime sleep affects naps.)
Babies differ in their napping needs – but here’s a general guide that applies to most babies:
Age
Number of Naps
Naptime Hours
6 Months
2
3-4
12 months
1-2
2-3
3-4 years
0-1
0-1 1/2
When should [...]
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