How do you know when your little one is ready to start going to one a day naps? How old was your little one when they started this? How long did it take you to convert?
My little girl is 8 months old. (a little young I know...) but it seems like she is ready. She is not really wanting to nap in the morning and then IF she does its only for about 30 minutes. Then in the afternoon ... it seems to be later then normal around 2 ish and can be up to an hour and half. Does it sound like she is ready to start moving to one a day? UGH!! Babies!! So darn cute but I have no idea what I am doing!! lol
Thank you in advance for help
2006-12-05 10:44:54 · 7 answers · asked by *Erin* 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Just go with what your daughter needs. My son was about 9 months old when he started doing the same as your daughter. I started waiting for him to get really tired (usually around 11am) and laying him down and he would sleep for 3-3.5 hours and didnt get tired again until night time. It worked well for us it might work for you. Good Luck!
2006-12-05 10:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter started to take naps once a day at 10 months. She's 11 months now. She wakes up about 8am, eats breakfast and plays until 11 or 12. I know when she's ready to take a nap, because she will start the "I'm sleepy cues." Like rubbing her eyes, and whining a little bit. Then she will come into my arms. I have to rock her in a quiet environment, like her bedroom. She likes the silence or I'll sing her a lullaby. Then she'll sleep about 2-3 hours and stays up until nighttime (7 or 8). She started on one nap a day on her own. Your baby is still a little young. Give her time, she'll get herself on a schedule. Good luck with your baby!
2006-12-05 19:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by eMMa's MoM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughters 9 months old and she takes 2 naps a day she's been only taking to practicly since she was born. if they are overly fussy then they need a nap. Your daughter will let you know if she's tired and if she's not. Don't force her to sleep but if you notice she's VERY fussy then put her dwn for a nap. I don't think there's really an age to only have 1 nap a day i think it just depends on when your babys are tired.
2006-12-05 18:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for 8 month old? that's fine, she's napping 30 min. in the morning and other nap in the afternoon. my son is 5years old and he take nap at 1 pm. or 2 p.m
2006-12-05 19:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by winter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. my son was about 9 - 10 months old when he start 1 day sleeps. I just fed him a good lunch and a milk bottle after and then put him to bed and he used to sleep for about 3 hours. it was great.
2006-12-05 18:58:01 · answer #5 · answered by ZOE M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its up to the child every child is different
mine will nap early with me and later with my wife
sometimes its for two hrs sometimes its 20 minutes
try to keep it consistant is what works for us
2006-12-05 18:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by bubbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the child
2006-12-05 18:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋