The Hidden Risk When Baby Doesn’t Nap But Sleeps

Is your little one wide-eyed during the day but sleeping soundly at night? While it might seem like a blessing, those missed daytime naps could be working against your baby’s development.

During those precious naptime hours, your baby’s brain is actually working overtime—strengthening neural connections, processing new information, and supporting physical growth. Surprisingly, babies who skip naps often struggle more at night, despite initially appearing fine.

That’s because overtiredness trigge...