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The Daily Insight

Should I give my baby a bottle before nap?

Author

Abigail Rogers

Updated on May 04, 2026

Giving your child a bottle before bed, or when they wake in the middle of the night, is appropriate when they’re younger. Babies need formula or breastmilk for nourishment! For example, it is common knowledge that a newborn’s stomach is only the size of an egg around 10 days of age.

How do I trick my child into naps?

My Toddler Nap Hacks (Tips and Tricks For More Daytime Baby Sleep…

  1. Tucker her out.
  2. Fill her up, Latin-style.
  3. Black out the space.
  4. Nurse her down.
  5. Keep her warm.
  6. Carry her down.
  7. Respond fast to early wake ups.
  8. Give her a slow re-entry.

Can I lay my baby down with a bottle?

When putting an infant to bed, make the bedtime routine consistent and pleasant. Give the last nighttime feeding shortly before putting the baby to bed. Never put the baby to bed with a bottle, as it can cause baby bottle tooth decay.

Why should you not give a baby a bottle in bed?

Babies who fall asleep while drinking from a bottle can draw liquid into their lungs and choke. Your baby’s teeth may decay. When babies are put to bed with bottles or when they are given their bottles as pacifiers, sugary liquids pool around the teeth while they sleep.

How do you put 2 kids down for a nap?

7 proven ways to get your kid down for a nap — without a fuss

  1. Soothe them with a light massage.
  2. Make naptime look like nighttime.
  3. Set the stage for naptime with quiet time.
  4. Use meditation and storytime apps.
  5. Take a drive.
  6. Offer a reward for napping or quiet time.

Should babies nap at the same time every day?

Stick to a schedule Consistency is the goal: Try to schedule your baby’s naps for roughly the same time every day. If you routinely put your baby down for his afternoon nap at 3 one day and right after lunch the next, your child will have more trouble developing a regular sleep pattern.

Why is it bad for a baby to fall asleep with a bottle?

How do I stop feeding my baby to sleep for a nap?

Whether he’s four months old, six months old, or even a year old, the most effective way to break the habit is to not make nursing the last step before sleep, and make sure that when he does nurse, he stays awake for the full feed. Mitelman recommends breaking the nursing-to-sleep habit at bedtime first.