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Is it true that you should never wake a sleeping baby?

How do I put my child to sleep when she only wants to play?  Should I wait until she gets tired?

It's tough to impose nap time on a child who wants to play and is used to mommy and/or daddy being a consistent (and constant) source of entertainment.

Turn playtime into nap time.

Try relaxing activities, together - snuggling in a favorite chair, or rocking him in your arms in front of the crib - and then put her down, quietly kissing her, "Night-night, now" with some soft music playing in the background.

Gentle reminders are to be expected and encouraged.

I feel helpless.  My four month old baby sleeps like a champ through the night.  But getting her to take naps during the day is unbareable.  I try rocking, nursing, music & just about everything.  I can't get anything done & need some time for myself to eat, sleep, or just brush my teeth.  HELP!!!  I don't know what to do...