Day 3: Nap Strategies & Building Sleep Skills (7–12 Months Sleep Training)
Welcome to Day 3 of the Sleep Sense Program for babies aged 7–12 months!
Today, we’re tackling a big topic: naps. Daytime sleep is just as important as nighttime rest—and better naps often mean better nights. We’ll talk about how to spot signs of overtiredness, build a nap routine, and keep the progress going as your baby develops independent sleep skills.
In this video, you’ll learn:
– Why overtiredness makes it harder for your baby to fall and stay asleep
– Signs to watch for like restlessness, crankiness, and hyperactivity
– How to start working toward a nap schedule (every ~3 hours is a good rule of thumb)
– Why the most important nap goal right now is simply getting baby to sleep in their crib
– What to expect on Night 3 as your little one’s self-soothing skills begin to shine
Here’s a sample daily schedule to guide you:
– 7:00 AM – Wake up & feed
– 9:00 AM – Solids + optional top-up feed
– 10:00–11:30 AM – First nap (feed after)
– 1:30 PM – Solids + top-up feed
– 2:30–4:00 PM – Second nap (feed after)
– 5:30/6:00 PM – Solids
– 7:00 PM – Bedtime with final feed
👉 Looking for extra tools and support to make this easier? Visit https://sleepsense.net/plus for helpful resources designed to simplify your sleep training journey.
👶 This course is for babies aged 7–12 months. For other age groups, check the Playlists section of my YouTube channel to find the right program.
You’re doing an amazing job—see you on Day 4!
