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Now, onto the episode:
A nanny messaged us with a question we hear constantly: is it normal to wake my baby from their first nap? Her 9-month-old takes a glorious long morning sleep but then won't extend the second nap. Plus there are two overnight feeds happening and she's wondering if the schedule is actually working.
Sally and Bec break down the whole thing. They walk through why capping nap one might be helping or hurting, why those overnight feeds could be scheduling-related rather than hunger, and what the "OG schedule" looks like versus the short/long approach.
The twist? Sometimes the best fix at this age is temporarily going back to three naps to reset everything.
You'll learn:
When to wake a sleeping baby (and when not to)
Why 9-month-olds might still need three naps temporarily
How to tell if overnight feeds are hunger or habit
The four-hour rule for overnight weaning
Why that last wake window before bed is critical
This one is also a great listen if you work with families as a nanny, nanny share, or caregiver. Sally and Bec talk about how to stay aligned with parents even when you're not the one calling the shots.
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