Hello,
These forums have been SO helpful in earlier challenges, so would like to ask for help again!
Our DS turned 1 at the end of August. He's not yet walking on his own, but will do so holding onto things and is able to get himself back to the floor easily. No current teething issues.
We're experiencing early wakings (5:25/5:30, sometimes a bit earlier) and some challenges at bedtime. Wondering if there is anything to do to get a bit later start on the days!
Here's what his days typically look like.
5:30 Wake (sometimes crying, but if so, usually stops crying and goes to babbling, we typically give him up to 10 minutes before going in, otherwise he starts crying for us)
5:45 Bottle
7ish Breakfast (fruit, bread, cheese, etc.)
9:15-11:15 Nap (usually right around that time, we usually have to wake him, sometimes this nap is a bit shorter and he wakes on his own)
12:15 (ish) Lunch - some milk, cheese, bread, fruit, etc. Sometimes meat
2:45-3:45 Nap (try to keep total naps to 3 hrs or 3:15 if he seems very tired)
5:00 Dinner (similar to other meals
6:40 Bath, bottle, books, bed. The last week, he's refused (crying) to go to sleep for Mommy. Wants Daddy (is home w/him for the days) and then goes to sleep after about 4-5 minutes. Sleeps through til morning. Up until a week or so ago, he almost always went right to sleep on his own.
7:30 Sleep in crib
Activity is varied, lots of play, errands and riding in his stroller or push car. He's usually cheerful and doesn't seem too tired, although sometimes in the evenings we get some "meltdown" time.
Do we need to start transitioning naps, etc.? Seems his nighttime sleep is short, but not sure what to adjust and in what order/how. THANK YOU!
