S2E36 Short Naps Aren’t Crap Sleep: What’s Normal + What You Can Do
Description
If you’ve ever rocked your baby to sleep, tiptoed out of the room, and then watched the monitor light up 27 minutes later — we see you. In this episode, we’re unpacking the truth about short naps.
We’ll talk about when they’re completely normal, why they don’t automatically mean your baby is a “bad napper,” and how the popular “crib hour” method actually misses the mark when it comes to supporting healthy, responsive sleep.
You’ll also hear simple, connection-based strategies to gently support longer naps without using any form of sleep training. Whether your baby is taking 20-minute catnaps or you’re just wondering if it’s supposed to feel this hard, this episode will remind you: short naps aren’t a failure — and there is another way.
Mentioned in this episode:
Sleep Through Connection E-course
Free wake window & sleep science guide
Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.
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**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only
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