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6 month old 30-45 min naps is this enough???
« on: November 21, 2005, 19:26:05 pm »
my 6 month old (well 6 months this week) has been taking 30-45 min naps lately and I cannot extend them at all. she is sleeping great at night usually 12 hours and I read on the board that 6 month olds need 14.5 hours of sleep a day. if she is getting 12 at night and about 3 naps of 30-45 min or so that is close to 14.5 right? do I have to worry that she is not taking long naps? she is happy and playful.

Last week she was sleeping less at night and taking longer naps during the day. now it is opposite. I have tried extending her A time and limiting it. still the same???she can put herself to sleep so I know it is not that.
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6 month old 30-45 min naps is this enough???
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2005, 20:39:33 pm »
At around 6 mo, many babies are ready to drop the catnap and transition to 2 naps. If your DD is ready for this, then her naps will likely lengthen on their own once her body has adjusted. Judging from what you've said, though, she may not be ready just yet. If she's happy with short naps and is putting herself to sleep easily, then I wouldn't mess with it for now. Tyler took short naps for a few weeks before we transitioned him to 2 naps. We knew it was time when he started resisting going to sleep big time because he needed more awake time. Once there weren't enough hours in the day to fit in all 3 naps, we moved him to 2 naps.

Also, keep in mind that the daily amounts of sleep are just guidelines based on averages. If she's happy and content, then chances are she's getting as much sleep as she needs!
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2005, 21:33:44 pm »
thank you very much for your reply. you made me feel much better. every baby is different and I try and compare her too much. I think she is transitioning. I'll wing it and let her lead the way. thank you so much....
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