Hi Barb — Thank you for writing to us! We know how tough that can be. My 11mo will still wake up routinely throughout the night, wether it be due to a wet diaper, or a minor feeding. I am looking to get him on a more consistent pattern, and would really like some advice on how to accomplish this.
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I have a 4 month old who always sleeps well for her first nap but takes shorter naps the rest of the day. How do I know when to let her keep sleeping and when to wake her?
Hi Audra, Thanks for writing! Hello, love your site! I did do wake to sleep and this worked for a couple weeks but stopped working. Will the awake times be a lot shorter if they only have short naps? So will need more daily naps? If they are only having short naps she only gets around 2. In general, short naps will not affect how long the baby stays awake, but will create overtiredness over time.
I have a 7 month old with really bad acid reflux so we have to hold her up after each feed for 30 minutes. This has been since birth. She tends to fall asleep during the 30 minute hold but once we put her down she screams. I started trying to sleep train about a week ago and she still cries so much. I do have to say that she sleeps great at night and usually is able to put herself back to sleep any time she wakes up then. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Hi Jenine — Thanks for writing to us!
We have some sleep tips for babies with reflux in this article that should be helpful! I have a 5 week old that struggles with afternoon naps and falling asleep at bedtime. And if she does finally fall asleep, she cat naps for about 30 minutes, wakes up, fusses, and might take another longer nap.
Night time is just as bad. Any suggestions? Also, what time should I try to put her down for afternoon naps and bedtime at this age?
But daytime sleep can be just as important to making sure your little one is well-rested and developing healthy sleep habits. In this article: Why do babies need naps? Where should baby nap? Age-by-age baby nap schedule. Whenever we manage to sneak in a catnap, it seems like a luxury, but naps are essential for babies.
Setting—and sticking to—a consistent baby nap schedule, with naps spaced at regular intervals throughout the day, is crucial to making sure your little one is getting enough sleep. Our natural circadian rhythms tell our bodies when to be asleep and when to be awake, she explains. Usually that place is where baby sleeps at night, either in a crib or bassinet, which are generally the safest, most comfortable places for children to sleep.
And if baby fell asleep in the car, take them out of the car seat as soon as you get home to prevent a sleep-related death. So how many naps should baby take? The guidelines below give you a general idea of the overall amount of sleep most babies should be getting at each age in the first year of life.
But of course, every child is different and has varying sleep needs. Some babies are snack-size nappers who take short catnaps throughout the day, while others take longer but fewer naps. Rather, sleep is an around-the-clock affair. At this age, baby will begin to cycle through different stages of sleep deep sleep and active sleep , much like an adult, West says. That way he's already on the road to sleep when that tired feeling overtakes him.
Stick to a schedule Consistency is the goal: Try to schedule your baby's naps for roughly the same time every day. If you routinely put your baby down for his afternoon nap at 3 one day and right after lunch the next, your child will have more trouble developing a regular sleep pattern.
Try to avoid activities that conflict with your baby's nap schedule. If your baby yoga class happens during naptime, for example, see if there's one offered at a time when your little one tends to be more alert. If your baby is in daycare during the week and has a regular nap schedule when he's there, follow a similar schedule on the weekends when he's at home with you.
Get more tips on establishing a successful baby schedule. Don't stress over interruptions You won't be able to arrange it so your entire household revolves around your baby's nap schedule — especially if you have other children. Life events will interrupt your schedule, and if naps are skipped or delayed from time to time, it isn't a disaster.
If you have a regular structure that you can rely on, it'll be easier to get back on track after the inevitable disruptions. Figuring out the best nap schedule for your baby will take some trial and error, and it will change as your child grows and reaches new developmental milestones. You'll need to assess your baby's sleep needs and habits regularly and alter the schedule accordingly. A naptime ritual is a good idea, for the same reason it's recommended at night: It helps your child wind down and signals that the sleep period is approaching, so your baby is prepared to rest.
Your naptime ritual can be shorter and less elaborate than the bedtime ritual : a story, a song, and a cuddle, for example. Once you've developed a routine that works for you and that you both enjoy, stick to it as closely as possible. For us, the trick was getting her down the second we saw tired signs rubbing eyes, yawning, restless. Also, sticking to the same time each day — within an hour at least because sometimes the exact same time isn't doable for Mom and Dad.
I take her into her room and rock her for a few minutes while singing a lullaby. This is what we do at bedtime at night, so it's helped her learn that it's time to sleep. I'm now putting her down before she's tired, and it's working wonders. I always waited until she was too tired, and the screaming was unbearable.
Then we had to walk the floor, rock, bounce, swing, hold her, you name it! It has taken me going in a few times to pop the pacifier back in, but the difference is amazing. As soon as I feel it coming on, I head to his nursery. I have the swaddle blanket already laid out in a convenient place. I lay him on top and calmly put the pacifier in his mouth if he's calm, he'll take it.
As soon as he takes it, I gently wrap the blanket around him, pick him up, and rock him. He may protest for a couple of minutes, but he soon falls asleep. Works like a dream! Help him do that and you'll have a more well-rested baby!
The second stage is much longer — about an hour and a half for my son. Sometimes I have to go in and pat my baby's back and bottom for a few minutes to get him back to sleep. Sometimes I have to let him cry for a few minutes.
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