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Home»Pregnancy & Baby»Tips for Winning the Day Nap Battle!
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Tips for Winning the Day Nap Battle!

Updated:June 20, 20236 Mins Read
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By Kristy Griffiths

If you are a parent, you will more than likely be familiar with the term catnapping, and equally familiar with just how frustrating it can be!

Just because your baby loves power naps instead of long stretches, doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. There are things we can do to get those unicorn two-hour naps happening, and it doesn’t have to be as stressful as you think.

Before we discuss how to fix those pesky 40-minute naps, it’s good to understand why catnapping occurs. From around 12 weeks, babies start to produce their own sleep hormones and their sleep cycles change to reflect more adult-like cycles. This means they will transition between deep and light phases of sleep roughly every 40mins during day sleeps and every two to four hours during the night. While you’re probably not as aware of the night cycles, the 40-minute cycles during the day can start to wreak havoc with your sanity once bub hits the four-month mark.

So why do they wake at the end of a sleep cycle?
Well, there are three reasons.

1. You are more than likely assisting your little one to sleep, by rocking, feeding etc. (which is absolutely ok by the way) then placing them down in their bed to nap. At the end of their sleep cycle (around the 40-minute mark) when they start to reach the light phase of sleep, they will have a partial wake and look for this same prop again to assist them back to sleep. But most parents can find it tricky to resettle again as the drive to sleep isn’t as high off the back of the nap compared to when initially settling.

2. The second reason we commonly see catnapping is when a baby can 100% self-settle, but still hasn’t developed the ability to resettle. As mentioned before, it is much harder to resettle after already having some sleep under your belt, but also because the resettle is a completely different skill to self-settling.

3. The third reason you may be finding cat napping occurring is if your baby’s awake windows aren’t quite right. You may need to tweak them to ensure they are age appropriate and there is enough sleep pressure for your little one to clock up a lengthy nap.

Now the million-dollar question:
How do we fix a catnapper?

Whilst catnapping works for some families, for most it can become unsustainable, and many families notice their babies are much happier (and so are they) when they are getting consolidated sleep. It also makes it much easier to achieve a consistent routine when bub isn’t having sporadic naps, so parents find this works better for them.

So, how do we encourage these two-hour naps that parents dream of? First off, we want to teach our little ones the skill of falling asleep independently, a.k.a. self-settling. This can take some time, but it is only normally a couple of days and is so worth it.

1. Understand age-appropriate awake windows. This means understanding when your little one is ready for sleep and getting them down before they become overtired.

2. Create a conducive calm and relaxing sleep environment by removing any stimulation. You can do this by using white noise and ensuring the windows do not allow any natural light in.

3. Remove any sleep associations with a settling method by removing any exterior methods that involve yourself, such as shooshing and patting, and replace them with comforters such as blankets or music that indicates to your baby that it’s time for rest.

With these three factors in place, you should be well on your way to ensuring your little one can master the skill of self-settling. Once bub can confidently self-settle, we are going to want to teach them how to resettle which is what babies learn to do when they wake from the initial sleep cycle. This takes a little more time and a lot more patience than teaching them self-settling.

Tips for resettling:

1. Be consistent (and patient). It won’t happen immediately, but with time it will get easier. Once your baby is self-settling, you’re halfway there to resettling.

2. Pick up and put down ensuring your little one is resettled before trying to leave the room or sit quietly, without making eye contact, with your hand gently on their chest.

3. Follow through for at least 30 minutes. If crying escalates, pick them up and try again at the next nap; there is absolutely no reason to stress yourself or your little one through this process.

As sleep consultants we do find it much easier to work on resettling after five months of age. Before this time it is a little tricky as sleep cycles are still maturing so you may feel like you are banging your head up against a wall trying to lengthen those naps.

When teaching your little one to resettle, you want to use a similar settling method to the one that you used when teaching the self-settle method as your baby will be familiar with this. Keep in mind that this time, they will already know how to sleep independently so they may require a less hands-on approach and a little more space than they did before.

I recommend using a video baby monitor like the CuboAi. This will allow you to confidently watch on and see if your little one does need some assistance to resettle or if they are just rolling around and trying to get comfy, transitioning into another sleep cycle. If we offer that little bit of space and don’t rush in and stimulate them, this is often where the magic happens!

Teaching a little one to resettle and consolidate sleep cycles can take around two to three weeks of consistency. Try for 30 minutes once a day. We recommend working on the lunch nap.

Over this period, you will start to notice the resettle time get shorter and shorter as your baby is given the opportunity to try and resettle and is learning the behavioural pattern of going back to sleep as opposed to getting up.


Mother to three girls, Kristy is a certified child and infant sleep expert and CuboAi ambassador.

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4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
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Learn different art techniques, build confidence & have fun in a supportive, accessible space with our talented art teacher, Joy.    Class 1: 4.15pm-5.15pm Class [...]
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Kids Eat Free at T’Gallant
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Mornington Main Street Market
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is calling all seahorse enthusiasts to join an underwater adventure over the school holidays. From 21 September to 6 October, families [...]
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Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is calling all seahorse enthusiasts to join an underwater adventure over the school holidays. From 21 September to 6 October, families [...]
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06 Oct
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Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Nano-Mals
Hasbro is excited to introduce Nano-Mals, their brand-new line of interactive, pocket-sized electronic pets that are here to win hearts… literally! The handheld Nano-Mals team the appeal of digital pets with the fun play of fidget toys, creating a sensory experience specifically designed for today’s kids.

Measuring just 6.9 cm, Nano-Mals are perfectly pocket-sized with an oversized personality.

Nano-Mals are the ultimate gift for kids who love fidget toys, animals, and interactive digital fun. With unlimited ways to care, style, and connect, this new range is set to be the must-have mini pet of the year.

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Nano-Mals Hasbro is excited to introduce Nano-Mals, their brand-new line of interactive, pocket-sized electronic pets that are here to win hearts… literally! The handheld Nano-Mals team the appeal of digital pets with the fun play of fidget toys, creating a sensory experience specifically designed for today’s kids. Measuring just 6.9 cm, Nano-Mals are perfectly pocket-sized with an oversized personality. Nano-Mals are the ultimate gift for kids who love fidget toys, animals, and interactive digital fun. With unlimited ways to care, style, and connect, this new range is set to be the must-have mini pet of the year. These collectibles are available now in major retailers including Big W, Target, and independent toy stores. RRP: $25.00 each **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

LEGO Star Wars™ Chopper (C1-10P) Astromech Droid
Suitable for 10+ – Create a playful display featuring a lovable astromech droid Chopper (C1-10P) with this LEGO® Star Wars™ buildable model kit with a buildable figure of Chopper, as seen in Star Wars: Ahsoka™.

Move the lever on his back to remotely activate his iconic head movements, pose his arms and legs, fold out a tool from his chest, and more. Choppers arms and his center wheel are detachable so he can be displayed as if his arms and wheel have been retracted into his body. Suitable for 10+.

RRP: $179.99

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LEGO Star Wars™ Chopper (C1-10P) Astromech Droid Suitable for 10+ – Create a playful display featuring a lovable astromech droid Chopper (C1-10P) with this LEGO® Star Wars™ buildable model kit with a buildable figure of Chopper, as seen in Star Wars: Ahsoka™. Move the lever on his back to remotely activate his iconic head movements, pose his arms and legs, fold out a tool from his chest, and more. Choppers arms and his center wheel are detachable so he can be displayed as if his arms and wheel have been retracted into his body. Suitable for 10+. RRP: $179.99 https://www.lego.com/en-au **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE VIA LINK IN BIO
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Little Jellies Swimwear Assorted – Size 4
Bright. Bold. Bursting with personality. Little Jellies is the new Australian swimwear label on a mission to make water play safer and more joyful for little ones and a little less stressful for parents. The brand is redefining safety-focused swimwear for safe, active summers.

Little Jellies caters to children aged 6 months to 6 years. The collection includes baby swimwear, rashies, sun tops, surf suits, mix-and-match separates, and bucket hats—each made with a snug-but-stretchy fit, UPF50+ sun protection, and quick-dry technology.

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We have a Long sleeve rash shirt in pink, briefs in purple, and yellow surfsuit all size 4 to give away valued at $139.85

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Little Jellies Swimwear Assorted – Size 4 Bright. Bold. Bursting with personality. Little Jellies is the new Australian swimwear label on a mission to make water play safer and more joyful for little ones and a little less stressful for parents. The brand is redefining safety-focused swimwear for safe, active summers. Little Jellies caters to children aged 6 months to 6 years. The collection includes baby swimwear, rashies, sun tops, surf suits, mix-and-match separates, and bucket hats—each made with a snug-but-stretchy fit, UPF50+ sun protection, and quick-dry technology. https://www.littlejellies.com.au/ @little.jellies.swim We have a Long sleeve rash shirt in pink, briefs in purple, and yellow surfsuit all size 4 to give away valued at $139.85 **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE VIA LINK IN BIO
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Get your skates on (or hire some of theirs) and get down to Sk8house in Carrum Downs for good old-fashioned family fun this school holidays. 

They’re OPEN EVERY DAY with General Sessions, Skate Classes and Birthday Parties, plus by popular demand, they’re also running Sensory Sessions every Friday morning! 

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

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Get your skates on (or hire some of theirs) and get down to Sk8house in Carrum Downs for good old-fashioned family fun this school holidays. They’re OPEN EVERY DAY with General Sessions, Skate Classes and Birthday Parties, plus by popular demand, they’re also running Sensory Sessions every Friday morning! Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/ @sk8houseau
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Kidhy – hydra helpa
Say hello to hydra helpa; the debut product from kidhy, a new Australian brand on a mission to help solve the common challenge of getting kids to drink enough water.

Scientifically formulated just for children, hydra helpa is an alternative to sugary drinks and adult electrolyte drinks. The delicious water infusions are packed with electrolytes for hydration, plus prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health.

hydra helpa is available now in a three kid-approved flavours: Apple & Raspberry, Pineapple & Coconut and Orange & Passionfruit. RRP $49.95 for packs of 30 sachets. kidhy silicone drink bottles are also available for $29.95. hydra helpa + drink bottle bundles are available for $69.95.

Available online at https://kidhy.com/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Kidhy – hydra helpa Say hello to hydra helpa; the debut product from kidhy, a new Australian brand on a mission to help solve the common challenge of getting kids to drink enough water. Scientifically formulated just for children, hydra helpa is an alternative to sugary drinks and adult electrolyte drinks. The delicious water infusions are packed with electrolytes for hydration, plus prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health. hydra helpa is available now in a three kid-approved flavours: Apple & Raspberry, Pineapple & Coconut and Orange & Passionfruit. RRP $49.95 for packs of 30 sachets. kidhy silicone drink bottles are also available for $29.95. hydra helpa + drink bottle bundles are available for $69.95. Available online at https://kidhy.com/ @kidhy.co **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN BIO
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

LEGO Brick Like This!
The LEGO® Group and Asmodee, a leading entertainment company specialising in tabletop games, have announced their second jointly-crafted board game. LEGO® Brick Like This! is a fun family party game where teams race to finish their LEGO® models. One teammate describes a LEGO® model while the other teammate builds it. Communication and collaboration are key in this fun and fast-talking LEGO® building party game!

Work together in pairs to build your LEGO® model first! Can you build with your eyes closed? With one hand? How about talking without being able to say numbers or colors? No two games will be the same.

Designed for ages 8+ (and perfect for creative adults too) and available from EB Games: RRP: $40.00.

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LEGO Brick Like This! The LEGO® Group and Asmodee, a leading entertainment company specialising in tabletop games, have announced their second jointly-crafted board game. LEGO® Brick Like This! is a fun family party game where teams race to finish their LEGO® models. One teammate describes a LEGO® model while the other teammate builds it. Communication and collaboration are key in this fun and fast-talking LEGO® building party game! Work together in pairs to build your LEGO® model first! Can you build with your eyes closed? With one hand? How about talking without being able to say numbers or colors? No two games will be the same. Designed for ages 8+ (and perfect for creative adults too) and available from EB Games: RRP: $40.00. **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? 
Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. 
Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/

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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/ @acrokidsau #schoolholidays #springschoolholidays
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Mambo Australia Family Pack
The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo!
From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe.

The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W.
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Mambo Australia Family Pack The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo! From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe. The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W. @mamboaustralia **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Plonkit
The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries.

Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony.

Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide.

https://plonkit.com.au/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Plonkit The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries. Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony. Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide. https://plonkit.com.au/ @plonk.it **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN PROFILE.
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