My 2.5 month old son now sleeps through the night, usually from 8 pm - 4 am, then 4:30 am - 7 am. But he no longer naps in the day. He is always VERY tired before bedtime at 8 pm. Is this okay or do you have any suggestions for me to get him to nap in the day? Thanks.
2007-11-15 07:08:59 · 11 answers · asked by Cupid 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As long as he is okay with hit. My son started to sleep through the night at this point, but still took naps. They weren't long naps, but enough to give him a short snooze and mommy some time to do things around the house. His naps were more for my sanity than anything else. If you are alright with him not napping in the day, then it is not a big deal. You may also find that he starts showing signs of being tired again in the day and wants to nap. Kids go through cycles. You may want to cuddle with him or rock him with some quiet time at mid-day for a nap. My son put himself on a schedule at about 6 months old and stuck to it since (he is now 16 months old). Basically, I wasn't strict about it and he showed me when he needed to sleep. Good luck!
2007-11-15 07:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by Brandolyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read one time that sometimes napping is a habit that you have to make and you shouldn't always expect your baby to set these habits on their own. My kids didn't stop napping that early but, around 6 months old they would try to stay awake and I would lay them down abround 10-11 am for a nap (after bath and eating) and leave them alone for about an hr. .... eventually they would get into the routine. Try not to let him stay up later though just b/c he had the nap... he'll eventually settle into it.
2007-11-15 07:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by jo_momma_82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really would leave it to him. His body will tell him to sleep. Just try not to give him stimulation at one certain time of the day, say 1pm for example and see if he will have a longer nap at this time. He is doing really well to sleep through this night at this early stage. He will change his routine a few times every so often so i wouldn't worry to much about it...let nature take its cause so to speak!! ;D
2007-11-15 07:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by AnneShirley03-03-07 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My baby went thru this type of phase too. It was so rough because I could tell she was sleepy yet she wouldn't give in. Around late afternoon it was a nightmare to be around her. Now she is *thankful* napping again. I wasn't reconzing her first signs of sleepness. Once I started to figure them out things are great now. Try to put your little one down for sleepy time once he starts rubbing his eyes, yawning, etc. Now before he starts to cry from being tired. Also try differnt spots in the house, besides where he sleeps at night. During the day my daughter will sleep on our bed or on the couch with a pillow and with me in the room with her. Best of luck to you. ((hugs)) Those are rough days.
2007-11-15 08:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its very important for young babies to get enough sleep. He doesnt seem to be getting enough. Talk to his dr, it could be more serious than you think.
Some crazy person i know thought it was a good idea to keep her 2 month old baby up all day so he'd sleep at night. He sick from it. I had to tell her she was a lunatic and that babies that age need to sleep when they are tired.
But if the baby doesnt want to sleep.. you could try reading really soft to him. I would do this... it bored my son to sleep haha.
2007-11-15 07:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he's healthy and happy, you can consider yourself very very lucky that you get the opportunity to sleep through the night too! If he's becoming overly cranky during the day, you might need to lay him down in his crib and just leave him there until he falls asleep...keep a close eye on him of course, but don't let him see that you're there so he can sleep
2007-11-15 07:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by justsinginrain87 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my cousin had the same problem. i used to hang out with her all the time..and everytime we'd go shopping her daughter would say "boob!" and tug on her shirt until she finally gave in. eventually when she would ask my cousin would just tell her that it wasn't going to happen until they got home but if she wanted a drink that she could have her sippy (she had pumped before we left) or she could wait until they got home. well she did throw a small tantrum but eventually she gave into the idea. and then eventually she weened her off breast milk and onto regular milk and juice. there will probably be some tantrum's but it's much better than being embarrassed every time you're out in public!
2016-04-04 02:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son is still an infant and still needs that mid-day rest. I would make a cuddle time each day after lunch and just rock and sing quietly. If he doesn't fall to sleep it's fine, but he will likely catch some z's.
2007-11-15 07:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not enforce a sleeping schedule on your baby until he is 4 or 5 months old.
My baby girl showed ME when she needed rest until then.
Then, we worked on a nighttime regime that ultimately guided her day.
Don't stress over it. They will sleep when they want. It just may not work too well with your schedule. :)
2007-11-15 07:12:11 · answer #9 · answered by vhesponage 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Does he not even fall asleep when you take him for a walk in his stroller? That usually does the trick...if not some people find putting them near a washing machine that is on can help.
2007-11-15 07:11:42 · answer #10 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋