Ah, the holidays — a season of family gatherings, festive traditions, and so much joy. It truly is my favorite time of year! But let’s be honest: for many parents, it can also be a lot. Balancing late-night festivities, travel plans, and houseguests while running on fumes? That’s enough to make anyone feel like they need a permanent nap.
Is your baby a chronic short napper? You get 30-45 minutes of napping and then BAM! they wake up. It’s pretty common until about 6 months of age. Here are is why it’s happening and what you can do to lengthen naps.