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Health Tip: When Is the Right Time for a Nap?
By LadyLively on February 10, 2016
Naps are essential for a growing baby, and they offer a needed break for busy parents. But when is the right time to let baby nap, so it doesn’t interfere with bedtime?
The National Sleep Foundation suggests:
- Put your baby down when sleepy, but not so exhausted that it’s difficult to fall asleep.
- Look for signs of sleepiness, such as rubbing the eyes, a glazed expression or drifting off. Get baby in bed within 30 minutes.
- Create a nap schedule. Set the schedule based on your child’s sleepy signs.
- Create a similar soothing routine for naps just as you do for bedtime. That may mean a book, soothing music or white noise to help baby wind down.
- Figure out what works for your baby. If a long, late nap affects bedtime sleep, cut it short or start the nap earlier. But try to be flexible and go with what baby needs.
Source: HealthDay
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