2007-02-11 02:36:43 · 7 answers · asked by Jessica b 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Babies differ in their napping needs - but here's a general guide
that applies to most babies:
Age _________Number of Naps _________Hours of Naptime
4 months __________3 ____________________4-6
6 months __________2 ____________________3-4
9 months __________2 ____________________2 1/2 - 4
12 months ________1-2 ___________________2-3
2 years ___________1 ____________________1-2
3 years ___________1 ____________________1-1 1/2
When should your baby nap?
Timing of naps is important. A nap too late in the day will negatively affect nighttime sleep. Certain times of the day are better for napping because they suit your baby's biological clock; these optimum periods balance sleep and wake time to affect nighttime sleep in the most positive way.
2007-02-11 02:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by nangari 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 7 month old baby and I am lucky if he will even have one nap during the course of the day. If the baby needs to sleep, he will let you know, otherwise just carry on. One thing to keep in mind is that a baby his age should be getting 13- 14 hours of sleep a day. If he sleeps a lot during the night, then he might not need a nap.
2007-02-11 11:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by tammy m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babies differ in the sleep they need but my little one had two naps in the day at 7 months
2007-02-11 11:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two and sometimes three. My little one is now 8 months and she naps at around 9:00 and 2:00 usually for 1hr to 1hr 1/2. Sometimes she needs a third nap but only if the first two were not long enough. At night she`s in bed by 8pm and up around 7am and up only once to feed. Best of luck!
2007-02-11 10:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Allie D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter just turned 8 months and my nephew is 14 months. A 7 month old should usually take one morning nap and one afternoon nap usually spanning from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
2007-02-11 11:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
our daughter is 6 months and she is down to 2 good naps. one after lunch and one around 4:00. she takes two small cat naps, about 25 minutes each. one after breakfast and then one in between lunch nap and the nap around 4:00.
2007-02-11 12:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tracie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All babie are different. Here is a list signs of developmental delay or problems for 7 month olds:
Seems very stiff, with tight muscles
Seems very floppy, like a rag doll
Head still flops back when body is pulled to a sitting position
Reaches with one hand only
Refuses to cuddle
Shows no affection for the person who cares for him or her
Doesn't seem to enjoy being around people
One or both eyes consistently turn in or out
Persistent tearing, eye drainage, or sensitivity to light
Does not respond to sounds around him or her
Has difficulty getting objects to mouth
Does not turn head to locate sounds by 4 months
Does not roll over in either direction (front to back or back to front) by 5 months
Seems impossible to comfort at night after 5 months
Does not smile on his or her own by 5 months
Cannot sit with help by 6 months
Does not laugh or make squealing sounds by 6 months
Does not actively reach for objects by 6 to 7 months
Does not follow objects with both eyes at near (1 foot) and far (6 feet) ranges by 7 months
Does not bear weight on legs by 7 months
Does not try to attract attention through actions by 7 months
Does not babble by 8 months
Shows no interest in games of peek-a-boo by 8 months
See this article for the "normal" developmnet task for 7 month olds
http://www.familiesonlinemagazine.com/child-development/7months.html
2007-02-11 10:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by Geraldine J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋