https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:32:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/benefits-of-naps-vs-resting#post-166744 Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 166744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If he's resting comfortably all alone without you and without any toys or stimulation, I would leave him!! I think he would eventually fall asleep out of tiredness. I don't think resting can take the place of an actual nap with rem sleep but I think it's a step on the way to getting there! The structure of learning how to lay in the crib without you there and feeling calm will probably help him learn how to fall asleep on his own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/benefits-of-naps-vs-resting#post-166682 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:20 +0000 BabyBruins 166682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have always had trouble with daytime naps for my little guy. He likes to be held and is only now at almost 5 months starting to sleep in his crib for short periods for naps. But there is a new development...<br /> He will lay in his crib, not cry, but not sleep either. I could go in and rock him to sleep, but he isn't fussing so I am hesitant to go in and disturb him.<br /> Do you think babies have to be sleeping during naps or is "resting" in his crib without toys and other stimulation beneficial as well? </p>