Contact naps are when a newborn sleeps while held close to a parent or caregiver, usually on the chest or in the arms. These short, cozy naps help babies feel safe, boost bonding, and make it easier for them to fall asleep peacefully. For many parents, contact naps are a gentle way to soothe and …
Picture this: You’ve just spent forty minutes rocking, shushing, and swaying your little one. Their eyelids are heavy, their breathing is slow, and they look completely peaceful. You gently, very, very gently, lower them toward the crib… and their eyes pop open like they just drank a double shot of espresso. Sound familiar? If you’ve …