Contact nappers and going back to work

What do people do if their babies only contact nap with going back to work??!

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I went for a stay and play session at my nursery a couple of weeks ago and they had two children who were contact napping with staff so they should be okay 🤞🏼

Nursery staff are experts at getting babies to sleep dont worry!

Nothing!
My first was the same and so I’m less worried this time around - you don’t have to change anything at all with what you do at home, they expect different things from different caregivers, and the nursery staff have so much experience getting babies to sleep, they’ll find a way that works for them. And if they can’t hold them (LOTS of nurseries just can’t do contact naps) then they’ll find another way, I promise!
Honestly, don’t stress it. Enjoy the sleepy cuddles 🥰

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