BEYOND CONTACT NAPPING · A RESPONSIVE GUIDE
A gentle path
away from contact
napping
A warm, pressure-free course with 45 minutes of captioned video content and a 31-page guide to helping your baby nap independently, on their terms and yours, without the tears, guilt or sleep training.
“In order to be able to be alone, we first need
to know that we are not.”
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
Nap trapped & unsure
where to start
You love the cuddles, and you’re also ready for
a little more freedom, without forcing your baby
before they’re ready. This guide is for you if…
Your little one will only nap on you, and every
transfer to the crib ends in tears.
You feel pressure or guilt around contact napping,
and you’re tired of it.
You want change that honours attachment, not rigid
sleep training.
Your little one will only nap on you, and every transfer
to the crib ends in tears.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE
A responsive approach, step
by step
Everything is built on understanding your baby first, then gently laying the foundations
for independent sleep.
01
Attachment 101
Why your baby seeks closeness, and how secure attachment is the foundation for true independence. The “why” behind every change.
04
Making the Change
The full step-by-step method, covering readying the room, the connection ritual, and two soothing transfer techniques to the crib.
02
The Foundations
Setting up for success: a safe sleep space, positive associations, sleepy layers, routine and rhythms, and understanding temperament.
05
Temperament Deep-Dive
Plot your baby’s nine temperament traits and learn how each one shapes sleep, with tailored strategies for your unique child.
03
The Planning Phase
Choosing which nap to start with, setting realistic expectations, and preparing yourself and your baby for gentle change.
06
Bonus Resources
Contact napping “like a boss,” the floor-bed option, plus a full wake-windows & sleep-schedule guide from newborn to 3 years.
HELLO & WELCOME
I’m Nicole, here to
reassure you
I’m a Responsive Sleep Support Specialist for babies and toddlers, an occupational therapist, and a mom. I had a contact napper for a while, so I know exactly what it feels like to be nap trapped, and how much I loved those cuddles too.
This guide exists to support you in making the changes you need, in a way that aligns with your instincts and your baby’s needs. There’s nothing wrong with contact napping. If you want to shift away from it, you can do that gently, without guilt.
Nicole Trautman
EVERYTHING YOU'LL RECEIVE
Your complete guide
The full digital guide
A beautifully designed, easy-to-read PDF you keep forever.
Step-by-step transfer method
Two gentle techniques to move baby to their sleep space.
Temperament plotting tool
Understand your baby’s unique traits and sleep needs.
Wake windows & schedules
Age-by-age guides from newborn through 3 years.
Safe sleep & floor-bed setup
Everything you need to set up the space with confidence.
Go at your own pace
No rigid timelines. Follow your baby’s lead, always.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Questions, answered
No. This is a responsive, attachment-led approach. There’s no “crying it out.” Every step is built around staying connected to your baby and moving at a pace that feels right for both of you.
The principles support babies and toddlers. You’ll find guidance and wake-window schedules spanning newborn through three years, so you can apply it to your child’s stage.
Not at all. You can work towards full independent naps, just one nap, or simply more flexibility. The choice is always yours, and the guide meets you wherever you are.
It’s an instant digital download. After purchase you’ll get immediate access to the complete guide to read on any device, as many times as you like.
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