
Episode 51: Don't let that unplanned 10 minute nap ruin your day
04/16/24 • 12 min
Did your baby or toddler just take a 10 minute nap in the middle of their awake time? Will this ruin your whole day of naps? It doesn't have to! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn give you the information you need to help when that unexpected nap happens. Help like:
-how it will affect baby's nap schedule
-when to just let it happen
-how long to extend that next awake window
-what to do about bedtime
FREE RESOURCES:
8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things
Awake Times Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart
Nap Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
Ending Early Mornings
https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings
Best Bedtime Routine
https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine
3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration
https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf
Daycare Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class
Toddler Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class
Newborn Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class
Infant Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class
TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP
1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page
Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby
Nurturing Newborn Sleep
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep
Taking on Toddler Sleep
https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers
Learning Your Littles
https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles
Navigating Naptime
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime
Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide
https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/
HANG OUT WITH US!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep
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https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org
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Did your baby or toddler just take a 10 minute nap in the middle of their awake time? Will this ruin your whole day of naps? It doesn't have to! Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn give you the information you need to help when that unexpected nap happens. Help like:
-how it will affect baby's nap schedule
-when to just let it happen
-how long to extend that next awake window
-what to do about bedtime
FREE RESOURCES:
8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things
Awake Times Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart
Nap Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
Ending Early Mornings
https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings
Best Bedtime Routine
https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine
3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration
https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf
Daycare Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class
Toddler Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class
Newborn Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class
Infant Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class
TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP
1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page
Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby
Nurturing Newborn Sleep
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep
Taking on Toddler Sleep
https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers
Learning Your Littles
https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles
Navigating Naptime
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime
Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide
https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/
HANG OUT WITH US!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep
Peanut App
https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org
Listen to our podcast
https://littlewinkssleep.libsyn.com
Tik Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep
Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 50: Pros and Cons of Responsive Sleep Spaces
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan and her co-workers and friends Ashley and Robyn talk about responsive and moving sleep spaces. You know, those bassinets that respond to your baby when they stir and rock or jiggle them back to sleep. There are also swings we use to help our babies sleep in the daytime. So are these a good investment for parents? Are they safe for babies?
In this episode of the Little Winks Sleep Podcast, find out the pros and cons of using these kinds of things to help with your baby's sleep and why you may want to reconsider spending your money on them.
FREE RESOURCES:
8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things
Awake Times Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart
Nap Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
Ending Early Mornings
https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings
Best Bedtime Routine
https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine
3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration
https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf
Daycare Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class
Toddler Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class
Newborn Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class
Infant Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class
TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP
1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page
Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby
Nurturing Newborn Sleep
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep
Taking on Toddler Sleep
https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers
Learning Your Littles
https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles
Navigating Naptime
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime
Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide
https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/
HANG OUT WITH US!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep
Peanut App
https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org
Tik Tok
https://www.tiktok.com/@littlewinkssleep
Check out more great articles and informational posts on our BLOG!
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Episode 52: Q&A: Help I Have 2 Under 2! And more answers to your questions
If you're a parent or caregiver of a newborn, infant or toddler and have questions about sleep, this is the podcast for you! Email [email protected] to submit your questions!
Certified Sleep Coach Anna McMillan answers your questions about newborn infant and toddler sleep. Every week, she will go through questions emailed in and give you the answers you need to solve your sleep problems.
In this episode she helps:
- a mom with a 7 month old who falls asleep while dropping off their older sibling at school and throws the nap schedule off
- a parent whose 5 month old cries as soon as she lays them down in the crib
- a mom of a toddler who is waking up soooo early every morning
- a mama of a newborn and a toddler under 2 about how to balance naps
Resources and products mentioned (we may receive some affiliate compensation):
Nanit: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=918500&u=3062633&m=68043
Booklight: https://amzn.to/4hlWRWC
Free Nap Cheat Sheet: https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
Free 15 Minute Consultation Call with a coach: https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
FREE RESOURCES:
8 Things to do in the First Six Weeks
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-8-things
Awake Times Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/awake-times-chart
Nap Chart
https://littlewinkssleep.com/nap-cheat-sheet
Ending Early Mornings
https://littlewinkssleep.com/early-mornings
Best Bedtime Routine
https://littlewinkssleep.com/bedtime-routine
3 Keys to Unlocking Frustration
https://littlewinkssleep.com/lyl-pdf
Daycare Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/daycare-class
Toddler Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/toddler-sleep-class
Newborn Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/newborn-sleep-class
Infant Sleep Class
https://littlewinkssleep.com/baby-sleep-class
TEACH YOUR BABY TO SLEEP
1:1 Coaching with a Little Winks Certified Sleep Coach
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/home-page
Sleep Sleep Baby Infant Sleep Course
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/sleep-sleep-baby
4 Month Regression Sleep Course
https://littlewinkssleep.com/4m-regression-sleep-course
Nurturing Newborn Sleep
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/nurturing-newborn-sleep
Taking on Toddler Sleep
https://littlewinkssleep.com/taking-on-toddlers
Learning Your Littles
https://littlewinkssleep.com/learning-your-littles
Navigating Naptime
https://www.littlewinkssleep.com/navigating-naptime
Make traveling with your little ones easier with our Travel Guide
https://littlewinkssleep.thrivecart.com/little-winks-sleep-travel-guide/
HANG OUT WITH US!
https://www.instagram.com/littlewinkssleep/
https://www.facebook.com/littlewinkssleep
Peanut App
https://www.peanut-app.io/?_branch_match_id=917091477458206700&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=invite
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U2Gkx6W_ZIFu1bk3Q-Org
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