For the past three days, my 10 week year old son has been waking up from his naps after 45 minutes. So instead of a few long naps a day, he is taking 5 or 6 45 minute naps.
I have been re-reading Traci's problem solving book and she points to few options: a possible hunger issue, starting a bad habit or it being his rhythm. I think I can rule out the last one, as he is cranky, not happy when he awakes. But I can't figure out if its a sleep problem, or a hunger problem. This last time I decided I would treat it as hunger and feed him. It had only been an hour and 45 minutes since he last ate. He took about 2.5 oz (normally he takes 4-5 oz) and then didn't want anymore. I tried to adjust his cycle, by then having awake time, but he only lasted about 15-20 minutes before he was yawning all the time. So back to bed he went! Did I do the right thing?
Traci mentions that as they move to sleeping more at night they need more calories during the day? I have tried making bigger bottles, but he won't take them.
I would appreciate any advice, as I am a FTM.
Thanks!