
Baby only sleeping on you?
Your baby isn’t fighting the bassinet. Their nervous system is still wired for the warmth and closeness of you. The Newborn Nap Reset works with that biology, so the bassinet can start to feel safe too.
Step 1: Time It Right
A wake window chart for weeks 0–12
The early sleepy cues to watch for
A simple routine you can repeat every nap
Step 2: Lay Them Down
The 4-step Snuggle-to-Settle™ transfer technique
The “drowsy but awake” shift for weeks 8–12
What to do when a transfer fails
Step 3: Troubleshoot
Why your baby wakes after 10–20 minutes
What to do if they keep fighting naps
Answers to 20+ common questions, from gas and reflux to your own exhaustion
You can start at the very next nap, whether your baby is 2 weeks or 12 weeks old. Contact naps are still welcome. This is a framework to practice, not a rulebook.
Written by Nicole Olson, RN, a postpartum nurse for 23 years and a mom of two.
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