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Ever wonder why your baby sleeps SO well on your body and not so well in their crib? Well, think about it! Every single one of their needs are met when they’re snuggled up on your body to sleep. This includes attachment needs as well as the obvious needs for warmth, food, etc. Everyone wakes lightly between sleep cycles- even babies- to determine wether or not it’s safe to continue sleeping. If your baby rouses between cycles and they’re in your arms, they are more likely to “link” the next sleep cycle and go right back to sleep. Contact naps are NOT a bad habit and you should enjoy them guilt-free if they work best for you! Benefits of Contact Napping include: * Regulate Baby’s heart rate and breathing * Aids in baby’s weight gain * Regulate Baby’s body temperature * Boost bonding (for both birthing and non birthing parents!) * Lowers stress in both baby AND parent * Improves baby’s sleep patterns (supports circadian rhythm) If contact naps are wearing on you or aren’t super feasible anymore, that’s understandable too. One thing you can try is baby wearing- a comfortable carrier can allow you to still get things done while your babe snuggles and snoozes! If you want to start practicing independent naps for your little one either in their crib/bassinet or in a floor bed, check out my best selling guide- The Ultimate Crib & Floor Bed Guide. It’s a super flexible and realistic guide that will allow you some independent sleep plus the snuggly contact naps when you want them. Win win!