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Baby pulling to stand in the cot at bedtime 5-12 months ask sally nap transitions settling Sep 01, 2026

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A reader asked

My baby has learnt to pull themselves up to stand in the cot and now will not lie back down at bedtime. What do I do?

Ahh yes, this is such a fun new trick that

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The Mystery of the Missing Third Nap: Why Dropping It Too Early Can Backfire 5-12 months early rising nap transitions naps Mar 10, 2025

Is your 6-month-old waking at 5:30 am? Have you dropped the third nap thinking it would help, only to find your baby now waking at 4 am? You're not alone, and a sleep-science explanation is behind it....

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Stop your Babys Swaddle Time! 3-4 months nap transitions newborn 0-3 months sleep safety Sep 29, 2024

I’m not going to lie, I’m a swaddling addict. The first step is acceptance, right….RIGHT!? Anyway, I love wrapping babies all snug and tight into little burritos. I love watching them go from overtire...

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Transitioning your baby from 2 naps to 1 nap transitions naps toddler 12 months+ Sep 28, 2024

transition from two naps to one, often referred to as the "2-1 nap transition," is a significant milestone in your little one’s sleep development.

Babies are typically ready for this transition aroun...

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