
You've done the slow-motion lean over the bassinet. You held your breath, slid your arm out... and their eyes popped open.
You're not doing anything wrong. There are real reasons babies wake the second they're set down, and once you understand them, the transfer gets a lot easier.
In this free guide, I'll show you:
The 3 reasons babies wake during a transfer, and why it's not a bad habit
How to tell if today is a good day to practice, and when it's okay to skip
How to set up the bassinet so it feels safer and more familiar to your baby
Wake windows for weeks 1–12, so you start naps at the right time
The signs your baby is in deep sleep, so you know exactly when to move them
It's a quick read, with simple steps you can try at the very next nap.
Who I am: I'm Nicole Olson, a registered nurse with 23 years on the postpartum floor and a mom of two. I've lived the contact-nap stage myself.
Free instant download (PDF). For general education only, not medical advice.