One of the most overlooked ingredients in consistent nighttime sleep? Limiting daytime sleep — intentionally and age-appropriately. More daytime sleep does not always equal better nights. In fact, too much daytime sleep can reduce sleep pressure, making it harder for your baby to fall asleep, stay asleep, and connect nighttime sleep cycles. When daytime sleep is balanced: Sleep pressure builds naturally Bedtime gets easier Night waking decrease Early mornings improve This doesn’t mean keeping your baby awake or pushing them past their limits. It means honoring optimal wake times, capping naps when needed, and supporting sleep in a way that works with your baby’s biology—not against it. Nighttime sleep starts during the day. And when daytime sleep is dialed in, nights often fall into place.
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