Nap Training- Baby/toddler/infant nap training tips, tricks and methods from Natalie Willes, certified infant sleep training consultant located in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR.

Nap Transitioning Made Easy – Part One (3 naps to 2)

Nap transitioning from 3 naps to 2 naps is a rite of passage for parents. (So is transitioning from 2 naps to 1 nap, but that’s for another post!) If your child is trained using the the Baby Sleep Trainer method, they are likely napping at 8:30am, 11:30am, and 3:00pm. They are also eating when [...]

By |2021-01-12T14:41:37-08:00May 8th, 2017|Categories: Naps|Tags: , , , |144 Comments

7 Most Common Baby Sleep Training Mistakes and How to Prevent Them

Sleep training is a very often misunderstood topic. With so much conflicting information readily available online - even among sleep experts and pediatricians! It really is no surprise that parents are downright confused and overwhelmed. There are so many questions parents want answered. Like: what age can I sleep train? How does baby sleep training [...]

By |2021-01-28T13:48:47-08:00April 14th, 2016|Categories: Getting Started|Tags: , , |18 Comments

Nap Sleep Training: When is the Ideal Age to Start Nap Training and Why?

Nap sleep training is much more nuanced, and often more difficult than night sleep training. Nighttime sleep can start developing into longer stretches as early as 6 weeks of age if certain things are done to encourage those longer stretches. (Wanna learn how? Check out The Newborn Sleep Program for babies under 16 weeks old!) [...]

By |2021-01-29T14:46:38-08:00August 11th, 2014|Categories: Naps|Tags: , , , |31 Comments

How Many Naps for my Baby or Toddler’s Sleep Schedule?

Knowing how many naps for baby or toddler is appropriate for their age is a huge piece of the sleep puzzle for your little one! Whether or not you choose to sleep train your baby, following an age-appropriate sleep schedule will hugely help your family stay on a good course. Too much or too little [...]

By |2021-02-02T14:13:24-08:00August 5th, 2014|Categories: Naps|Tags: , , , , , |58 Comments

White Noise For Baby

Of all the standard advice I give out to parents regarding their kiddos' sleep, the one piece that seems to immediately make a difference is the implementation of white noise. There are all sorts of products on the market (check out my favorites list here), but my number one recommendation is the cheapest, loudest box [...]

By |2019-05-24T14:13:31-07:00November 16th, 2012|Categories: Sleep FAQs|Tags: , , , , |9 Comments

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