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  • Emma H

    Administrator
    August 27, 2024 at 1:22 pm

    Hi Catherine & Sébastien,

    Thank you so much for your kind words about the course—I’m thrilled to hear that your daughter is sleeping well at night! I understand how challenging daytime naps can be, especially when your little one resists sleep despite showing clear signs of tiredness.

    At 3 months old, your daughter is becoming more aware of her surroundings, which can make daytime naps more difficult.

    Before offering specific advice, I’d like to ask a few questions to better understand your situation:

    1. What does her nap and bedtime routine currently look like?

    2. What does a typical day for her involve? For example, what time does she usually wake up, and how many naps does she generally take throughout the day and what time are they?

    3. Are you following the wake, feed, play, and sleep routine during the day?

    4. Does she have a consistent wake-up time in the morning?

    5. How are you currently helping her fall asleep? For instance, do you need to rock her to sleep, or does she fall asleep in your arms before you place her in the crib for that one nap?

    6. Does she use a pacifier? If so, do you need to keep re-inserting it until she falls asleep, or does it stay in once she has it?

    7. When she sleeps in your arms, is the room quiet and dark, or are you going about your day with her in a baby carrier?

    8. How long is she typically staying awake between naps?

    Once I have a better understanding, I can offer more tailored advice to help improve her daytime naps.

    Looking forward to your response!

    Emma