Back breaking carrying 3mth old while she naps

[Catharine]

Hi,

My dd is just over 3 months old and sleeps really good at night, from 8.30pm to 8am.

The problem I have is that her naps are really bad; only 30mins when first put down and then wakes up every time I put her back down to sleep and will only sleep if carried.

I have tried starting her routine straight away after her yawn (after 45-60mins awake time) and have also tried waiting an extra 10-15mins but we still get 30mins of nap only. I started with pat/shh and it works getting her to sleep but she gets very agitated when I do pat/shh while trying to get her back to sleep again.

What am I doing wrong?

[*Natasha*]

Is she eating 3,3.5 or 4hrly?

[Catharine]

I've been feeding her every 3-31/2 hours: 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 7.30pm ( just after her bath).

[*Natasha*]

Sorry is she falling asleep independently for her naps? Do you think it is the Shhing or Patting that upsets her? Perhaps you need to tweak that Shh/Patt some babies to get upset with it.