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We know, being a parent, encouraging longer naps in your kids is always high on your radar! You are constantly looking for ways to make your little one’s sleep more consistent,longer and as restorative as possible. Is your little one a cat napper? Does your tiny bundle of happiness falls asleep while being fed?or while in a car seat or in someone’s arms? Make this struggle of short and inconsistent naps in your kids to end with these easy tips and adhere to them as early as your kid’s next nap!
Don’t Force Nap Time Schedule Too Soon
Most babies are not ready for by-the-clock nap time schedule until 5 or 6 months. Forcing your little one into clock based nap schedule before 5-6 months can seldom result in over-tiredness which in return would make overall sleep worse.
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Cycle-Blender Naps
The most recommended way by experts to help your baby sleep little longer is to put him for a nap in such a setup which would lull baby back to sleep when he wakes suddenly between the sleep cycles. Cycle Blender naps take place in cradle-swings, slings, baby hammocks or rocking cradles. Any of these mentioned can help your baby extend his sleep duration as when baby begins to awaken, rhythmic motions assist him back to sleep.
Offer Your Toddler A Light Snack Or Meal Before Nap Time
Your little one’s rapid growth and development results in burning a lot of calories, so make sure you feed your kid a light snack or meal prior to his nap time. It will prevent your baby from waking up early from his nap, out of hunger!
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Make Your Toddler’s Bed A Familiar Place
Let your child have multifarious play sessions in his own crib during waking hours. Make your baby engaged with his interests in his crib and introduce him new toys. Also, let your baby see you as part of the crib experience so that he feels happy being there. The main motive is that when he wakes up in between of his naps he won’t feel lonely and will carry familiar memories of fun with you. This would help him accept his crib as a safe place and would allow him to fall back into the slumber after the initial sleep cycle.
Avoid Too Many On-The-Go Naps
On-the-go sleep which happens in a stroller or car-seat is less restorative than sleep which happens in the crib. Occasional On-the-way naps are fine but majority of your kid’s naps should occur at home.
Interpret Signs Of Tiredness
If you put your baby for a nap at the wrong time I.e. before he is tired or when he becomes overtired won’t allow him to get enough and good sleep in comparison to when you just hit that just-tired moment. Observe your baby for the signs of tiredness like looking glazed, loosing interest in toys, slumping in his seat or becoming cranky. For a long-lasting and quality nap make your child do nap at that very ‘just-tired’ moment and it’ll also help you to set up his daily nap schedule which suits him the best.
Wake Your Child From A Nap Which Is Going Too Long
Who wants to wake up a sleeping baby?No one we guess! But there are few times when you need to wake your little one from sleep and an extra long nap is among those times. If your child takes an extra long nap during day time it would certainly affect his sleep cycle and night sleep.
Just keep in mind that children grow up and their nap schedules and routines should be altered accordingly! What is perfect today might not be tomorrow, therefore keep your eye on your little one and on the clock. Remember that kids are made to follow your lead and yeah, sleep IS important!
