- Positional Asphyxiation Risk: Babies under six months old should be woken up if they fall asleep in a bouncer, rocker, glider, or car seat after the car ride is over, due to the risk of suffocation caused by their head tilting forward and blocking their airway.
- Newborn Feeding: If a newborn is under six weeks old and it has been over four hours since their last feeding during the day, it might be a good idea to gently wake them up and offer a feed to ensure they are getting enough nutrition.
- Excessive Nighttime Wakefulness: If a baby over six weeks old is staying awake for extended periods at night and napping excessively during the day, adjustments to their nap schedule may be necessary to encourage more sleep during nighttime hours.
- Establishing a Morning Routine: Around six weeks old, babies' circadian rhythms start to mature, and waking them up within the same 30-minute window every morning and exposing them to sunlight can help develop a natural sleep/wake cycle.
- Impact of Late Naps on Bedtime: If the last nap of the day ends too close to the baby's regular bedtime, it can disrupt their ability to fall asleep at the desired time. In this case, waking them up earlier from that nap might help establish a better sleep routine.
Additionally, the video offers tips for dealing with catnapping, where babies nap for only 20 to 40 minutes at a time, and suggests ways to create a more conducive environment for longer naps.
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