How to Get Baby Back Into the Swing of Things After the Holidays
After all the excitement surrounding the holidays, you may be looking forward to going back to a more normal routine. It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief. Right? The problem is your baby or toddler may not be as excited to return to the way things were after the holidays. Just remember, it’s okay that naps were at random times or that bedtimes were later at night during the holidays. But now it’s time to get back on track. What happens at Grandma’s house stays at Grandma’s house. Here are a few tips for easing back into your regular routine in the New Year. Daytime Sleep for Babies Regular naptimes may have been disrupted during the bustling holiday season, so now it’s challenging to get a baby or toddler back on a regular nap schedule. Try to offer a nap at the same time every day. And don’t worry, resistance is not futile. Continue until naps are back on schedule again. The familiar cues that worked before will work again, whether it’s using the sound machine on a ...