How do I get my baby to take longer naps in her crib?
t depends on why your baby’s naps are being cut short. If she’s waking up after she’s had the rest she needs — even if it’s before you’re ready for her to be up — there’s not much you can do. But if your baby’s waking up for another reason, you can take the following steps to help encourage her to get more daytime rest: Know your baby’s sleep patterns. If you put your baby down before she’s ready, she may just catnap. If you put her down too late, she may not sleep well because she’s overtired. Every baby has her own sleep schedule. Some take two long naps a day of an hour or more. Others take three shorter naps of, say, 45 minutes each. Both patterns are completely normal. Use trial and error to figure out when your baby’s ideal nap times are, then try to stick to them. Rethink your nap-time routine. Some babies who wake up early from a nap will go back to sleep with a little encouragement, such as a loving pat. But if your baby’s waking up cranky and staying awake, the problem might
