8 mt old not sleeping over 45 min for 2nd nap

[carolina_bug]

Hi.  My 8 mt old DS sleeps for about 2 hours in the morning, but only 45 for his second nap.  He gets 3 hours A time between each.  I understand this is on the low side for a baby this age, but if he's sleeping the 2 hours in the morning, I'm afraid that going over will make him OT.  Not understanding why 3 hours A time is good for the morning but not for the afternoon.

Anyone else experienced this?

Here's his EASY:

Wakes at 7

E: 7-7:30
A: 7:30- 10:00
S: 10-12

E: 12-12:30
A: 12:30-3:00
S: 3:00-3:45

E: 3:45-4:15
A: 4:15-6:15

Bath, book, bottle, bed.

He's a great night sleeper. (Knock on wood.) So I'm not complaining, just wondering why he isn't taking that second nap.

Thanks!

[*Becky*]

Often lo's have a shorter A time first thing so it is likely that he is UT for that second nap. Have you tried pushing the A time by 15 mins to see if that gets you a better nap?

[carolina_bug]

Okay.  Didn't realize that the A time is shorter for first nap.  Was afraid to extend it for fear of him only sleeping 30 min from being OT.  Will try 3.15 for second and see how that works.

Thanks!

[*Becky*]

Yes often A time is shorter first thing....keep us posted..

[carolina_bug]

I tried 3.15 and he still only slept for 45 min, so the next day I went to 3.30 and he slept great.  It hasn't worked since though.  Now he's only sleeping for 30 min on the second nap, which leads me to believe he's OT with 3.30.  Should I try doing 3.20?  Would 5 min really make a difference?

I'm so confused & he's so cranky!

[Skadiver13]

My suggestion is you go back and stick with 3hrs15min for that second A many times it can take lo's a few days to get used to a new A time. Also 45min can be developmental as well. Could something else be making him OT?

[carolina_bug]

He does have an older sister that is constantly moving, singing, dancing.  Maybe he's getting overstimulated?  He eats, then has time on the mat with teethers b/c he's chewing on everything, about 15 min in the jolly jumper, sometimes exersaucer, sometimes just sitting with me reading, or listening to music.

Suggestions?

[*Becky*]

I agree with skadiver, stick to 3.15 for at least 5 days before making any changes. OS is def a possibilty, happens a lot in my house. Is it poss for you to spend 10 mins or so just sitting and looking at a book? At nap time I take DD upstairs away from DS and read 2-3 books when she is in her s-bag. x