16/09/2026
Let me reassure you that it’s really, really normal for baby and toddler’s sleep to wobble when they start nursery.
Naps will be short or more likely non existent, at least for the first few weeks.
Children need to feel relaxed in their environment to fall asleep. And understandably this is probably not how they are feeling when they are in a new setting, with new people around them.
But give it a few weeks, and once they are settled their naps will soon be back on track. They might even start having longer naps at nursery than at home. All that stimulation does wonders for sleep!
Swipe ⬅️ for what to expect for sleep when your child starts childcare and some tips on what you can do to help the transition.
And if your little one is starting nursery soon, be kind to yourself too, it’s a big transition for everyone 🫶🏻
Emma x