u/kbbqqueen

I’ve always liked the idea of not creating the most ideal environment for my baby to nap in hopes that they would get used to sleeping anywhere.

I had a family member leave a fairly important family event bc her baby’s nap time was approaching and she was really trying to get home beforehand. No judgement to her or anyone who structures their days like that, really. I just remember mentally noting that I would rather not live that kind of life style. Granted, I didn’t have a baby at the time so easier said than done.

I also heard a mom once say that the best parenting advice was not to structure her life around a strict nap schedule. Rather she just reads her baby’s sleepy cues (yawns, loss of interest, red eyebrows) and gets her to sleep regardless where they may be.

So to the parents who don’t rely on being at home, using blackout curtains and sound machines for every nap, and are able to get their LO to sleep wherever: how do you do it? What tips do you have to get your baby down before they start to get overly tired and really resist taking a nap even when they need it?

Is there a specific brush you all use to keep your Hav’s hair from matting? Ive heard about slicker brushes, but is there a brand specifically anyone can recommend? I brush him daily and am able to get the surface level knots and mats, but sometimes there’s the deeeep mats that are under the first coat and it’s such a struggle to get them out. I’m hoping to be able to prevent them in the first place.