How to Achieve Pram Nap Success

How to Help Your Baby Nap in the Pram: Tips from One Tired Parent to Another

There’s something magical about a pram nap. The fresh air, the motion, the brief moment of peace, it feels like a miracle. But let’s be honest, getting your baby to actually fall asleep (and stay asleep) in the pram isn’t always easy.

Here are a few gentle, real-world tips that have helped us and might help you too.

Time it Right

Try to head out just before your baby’s usual nap time. Not when they’re overtired, not when they’ve just woken up somewhere in between. If you can catch that sleepy window, you’ve got a much better chance of a smooth pram nap.

Create a Calm Setup

Make the pram feel like a little cocoon. Use a pram liner or light blanket if the weather calls for it. you use white noise for naps at home consider taking this with you for pram naps to sleep cues consistent. Anything that signals “it’s time to rest” can help.

Keep Moving (If You Can)

This one’s tricky but babies love that steady rhythm and repetitive motion. If your pram ride turns into a stop-start journey, your baby might wake up the second the movement stops. 

Watch the Light and Sound

Bright sunlight, loud traffic, or a barking dog can ruin the vibe. If you can, stick to shaded paths or quieter times of day. If your pram has a peekaboo flap, you can sneak a glance without fully opening it and letting the light in.

Go Easy on Yourself

Sometimes they’ll nap, sometimes they won’t. It’s not you it’s just babies being babies. If the walk ends up being a bit of fresh air and movement for you, that’s still a win. Every attempt builds a little rhythm for next time.

You’re Doing Great

Seriously. Getting out of the house with a baby is already a mission. Trying for a pram nap is next level. Whether it works or not today, you’re showing up, and that’s everything.