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  • Emma H

    Administrator
    February 10, 2025 at 9:51 pm

    Hey Joyce,

    I’m so glad to hear that her nose has cleared up and she’s breathing more easily!

    A constantly runny nose is super common when little ones start childcare, so I completely understand why you expected it to be a given.

    I just have a few more questions, as I’m wondering if her frequent wake-ups at the beginning of the night are happening because she’s tired enough to fall asleep but not stay asleep. Basically, her sleep pressure might not be high enough to keep her asleep through the first part of the night.

    I know her naps at childcare are unpredictable, but I imagine her first nap of the day is more consistent since her morning wake-up time stays the same. Based on when she wakes up, her first nap should ideally be around 9 AM. Is that already happening, or is there a way to ask childcare to help her fall asleep at that time?

    Once her first nap becomes more consistent, the second and third naps should naturally fall into a more predictable pattern as well.

    You mentioned she’s getting around 3 hours of sleep at childcare now. Can you tell me:

    • How many naps she’s currently taking—has she dropped from 5 to 4?
    • What time her last nap at childcare usually starts and ends?
    • What time you typically pick her up from childcare and get home?

    Bedtime Routine

    Based on your previous messages, it sounds like her bedtime routine looks something like this:
    – Nappy change
    – PJs on
    – Feed in the bedroom
    – Read a book
    – Play peaceful piano music
    – Sleeping bag on
    – Close the blinds & dim the lights
    – Turn on white noise
    – Sing a lullaby while rocking and patting
    – Lay her down in the crib and apply the settling pyramid

    Does that sound right?

    Also, have you noticed a difference in how she falls asleep at bedtime and overnight on non-childcare days? If so, could you share what her weekend routine looks like? Specifically:

    • How many naps she has on non-childcare days
    • What time her final nap starts and ends
    • What time bedtime usually is

    I’m trying to determine if shifting her bedtime earlier to around 6:30–7 PM could help reduce her frequent wake-ups. The timing of her final nap at childcare will help me see if this is a feasible option.

    Sorry for all the questions.

    Emma