If your baby will only sleep on you…
you are not doing anything wrong.
Contact naps are exhausting, especially when you’re the only one your baby will settle for.
This gentle guide will help you understand why it’s happening and what to do next, without rushing or forcing change.
You might be here because:
You can’t put your baby down without them waking
Naps feel unpredictable and stressful
You’re trapped on the sofa while everything else piles up
You’ve been told “it’s normal” but that doesn’t make it any easier
I want you to know this:
Your baby isn’t broken. And you haven’t created bad habits.
Contact naps are often your baby’s way of saying “I need help regulating.”
And that’s something we can work with — gently.
What This Guide Will Help With
In the Contact Nap Guide, you’ll learn:
Why contact naps are so common (especially after 3–4 months)
What your baby is actually getting from sleeping on you
When contact naps are helpful and when they’re draining you
Gentle ways to support naps without crying or abrupt change
How to move towards cot naps at your baby’s pace, not someone else’s timeline
This is not a “just put them down and walk away” approach.
I’m Melanie, a Norland Nanny, sleep consultant, and mum.
I’ve supported families all over the world, but I also know this season personally.
I understand how isolating contact naps can feel and how confusing the advice online can be.
My approach is always:
Gentle
Practical
Adapted to real family life
No forcing. No leaving your baby to cry.
Get the free Contact Nap Guide
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