If you’re a new or expecting parent, you’ve probably heard the advice to put your baby down “drowsy but awake.” The idea is to get them sleepy in your arms and then transfer them to their bassinet, where they finish falling asleep on their own. In theory, this helps them associate the bassinet with sleep and encourages early independent sleep skills, and if you’re able to do this successfully that’s perfect! But here’s the thing—it doesn’t always work that way. Many babies wake right up as soon