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Hi Marshall,
If your little one is also around the 6–8 week mark, the late afternoons and evenings can indeed be a bit tricky due to the Period of PURPLE Crying. During this time, babies might be harder to soothe and may prefer to cluster feed and be held more often.
That said, if you notice your baby is tired in the afternoons, you can still swaddle them, go through your nap routine, and try the settling pyramid to help them fall asleep. If it works, that’s great! If it doesn’t, it’s perfectly okay to soothe them to sleep in other ways. Also, keep in mind that they might only take a short nap during this time.
In the module on the Period of PURPLE Crying, there’s a PDF outlining soothing strategies that can be helpful during this fussy period. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, you might find it useful.
You’re right that mornings are generally easier for settling your little one using the settling pyramid, but feel free to try it in the afternoons and evenings as well. It’s all about finding what works best for you and your baby without adding extra stress.
I hope this helps,
Emma