Hi Nappers!

Quick question: should you wake your baby from that glorious long morning nap?

It depends.

This week Sally and Bec break down the short/long nap schedule—when capping the first nap actually fixes things (second nap refusal, early rising, bedtime chaos) and when it just creates new problems.

You'll learn:

• Why they always start with two equal naps (the OG schedule)

• How to tell if your baby needs a short/long instead

• The formula: 45-60 minutes for nap 1, not 30 minutes

• Why redistributing sleep pressure protects bedtime and overnight

• How to handle daycare when naps go sideways

Listen now, and forward this to the parent who's been trying to force two long naps for three months straight:

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SUBSCRIBER BONUS: The Schedule Breakdown 👇

As promised, here are the exact timings Sally and Bec discussed:

The OG Schedule (9-12 months - Start Here)

Nap 1: 9:30am - 11:00am (1.5 hours)

Nap 2: 2:00pm - 3:30pm (1.5 hours)

Bedtime: 7:00pm

Total daytime sleep: 3 hours

Short/Long Variation 1 (when you need to trim slightly)

Nap 1: 9:30am - 10:30am (1 hour - capped)

Nap 2: 1:30pm - 3:30pm (2 hours)

Bedtime: 7:00pm

Wake windows: 3 hours to nap 2, then 3.5 hours to bed

Short/Long Variation 2 (when you need maximum pressure for nap 2)

Nap 1: 9:30am - 10:15am (45 minutes - capped)

Nap 2: 1:15pm - 3:15pm (2 hours)

Bedtime: 6:45pm

Wake windows: 3 hours to nap 2, then 3.5 hours to bed

Key reminder: Start with the OG. Only move to short/long if your baby consistently refuses to take a decent second nap despite good sleep pressure and skills.

With you in the trenches,

Sally + Bec 💤