Short and familiar works
A nap routine can be a smaller version of bedtime: a diaper check, sleep sack if appropriate, a short song and your familiar phrase. You do not need a long production before every nap. Choose a sequence that fits your ordinary day.
Prepare before you begin
Check the sleep space and have what you need nearby. Use calm interaction and reduce stimulating light where practical. For babies, keep the sleep surface firm, flat and clear of soft objects and loose bedding, and place them on their back.
Leave room for real life
Caregiver schedules, feeds and outings can change how naps happen. One nap needing more help does not mean the routine failed. If holding your baby, make sure you remain awake and have a safe plan for putting them down or handing over care when tired.
Try one repeatable step
Use the same phrase and short sequence for the next nap you can manage at home. Notice how your baby responds. If naps remain difficult, Katrina can help you consider timing and settling together rather than add more and more steps.
Coaching and healthcare have different roles
This guide offers general education, not a medical assessment. Talk to a qualified healthcare provider about health, growth, feeding, breathing or persistent distress. For an urgent concern, seek urgent medical help.
Reliable parent resources
Health Canada: safe sleep for every sleep
Canadian Paediatric Society: healthy sleep