https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:51:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95844 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:29:45 +0000 runsyellowlites 95844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did alot of just laying still with my eyes close for 10-15 minutes when I had DS....</p> <p>I learned to get refreshed &amp; feel better without actually sleeping! I can still do that today &amp; it really is such a great thing!</p> <p>Otherwise see if DH or grandma can take baby for a few hours so you can get a nap nap </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95841 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:16:32 +0000 heffalump 95841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also can't nap, but its because I'm a heavy sleeper so I'm paranoid I won't wake up to lo's cries. It gets much better when they start sleeping through the night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95839 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:08:16 +0000 mrbee 95839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine: Do you ever watch TV or use your computer late in the evening or when you can't sleep? That can have a huge impact on your ability to sleep! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95836 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:01:29 +0000 Clementine 95836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i tend to be more of a night owl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95820 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:37:33 +0000 mrbee 95820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine: Are you a night owl, by any chance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95818 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:34:04 +0000 Clementine 95818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks! I think I need sleep training before my baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95773 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:08:05 +0000 mrs. wagon 95773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a horrible napper too... I had to learn when I was a SAHM. A few things I did:<br /> stay in pajamas until midday and don't shower (staying in "bedtime" mode)<br /> room darkening shades in your room<br /> as SOON as the baby is down, lay down in your room. if you are watching the baby fall asleep on the monitor, put it at an angle where you can lay there and watch and close your eyes as soon as you're sure the baby is asleep<br /> keep the temp in your room cool and use cuddly blankets</p> <p>it'll get better as the baby gets older and sleeps for longer stretches of time. good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-the-worse-napper-help#post-95769 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:43:31 +0000 Clementine 95769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had a baby a month ago, so I'm super sleep deprived like every new mom, but I can't seem to nap. </p> <p>I've always been a horrible napper/sleeper because I'm such a light sleeper and just overall can't turn my mind off to begin with, but now I have DH I'm so tired esp since I'm not sleeping through the night. </p> <p>Most people say sleep when the baby naps, but again that doesn't work for me. </p> <p>I'm so tired. Any tips for getting a light sleeper/bad napper to nap when the baby naps? </p>