One Hour Naps

[blessedmamma]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone can shed any light onto 1 hour naps.

I have another post going at the moment in relation to my DS who was 2 back in May, which Becky is helping me with heaps, but just wanted to ask whether anyone elses LO's are only napping during the day for 1 hour and if this was a result of OT or UT ?

I've read on the forums that a 1h 20 min nap usually indicates OT but can't seem to find much on a 1 hour nap. My DS seems to stir at the 30 minute mark, put himself back to sleep but then only sleeps another 30 mins. He does sometimes stir at 45 mins but then again only sleeps another 15 mins.

Also when a toddler wakes from their nap and they are happy to play does this usually mean that they have had enough sleep ? Do Toddlers still wake crying if OT ?

Sorry for the questions just trying to get my head around DS sleeps !


Thanks

[Sarah - Enfys' Mum]

How long does he sleep at night?  If it's anything near 12 hours, then it could very well be that 1 hr is all he needs.  If he's happy and seems rested when he wakes, that's probably fine. 
If he's only having 10 hrs at night or if he's upset waking up then it's probably too short.

[Rebecca247]

How many sleeps is he having? When my son started 1 hr naps i decided to switch to just the one nap and now he is having one nap for 2-2.5 hrs! He now goes down at about 12 noon and wakes around 2.00 sometimes 2.30 if we have had a busy morning!
I'm not sure if thats your situation but just thought i'd share my story....
hope you get more answers!
Bek
xxxx

[LizzieN]

OH I can't wait for our LO to extend his naps...he also does the one hour thing A LOT...usually means he is refluxing or gassy and not transitioning to the next sleep cycle.  For us 1 hour 20 mins is actually good.....but I still wish he could take more....waiting for the reflux to settle down, still at 15 months.

At around 12 months the sleep cycle is usually around 60 minutes, so I would say that your LO probably isn't transitioning either....if he wakes happy though, I would go with the flow a little and hope it extends as he gets older.  Also might try for a little well timed car ride or pram ride in the pm if that works for your LO??

Hugs Lizzie

[Sima]

My is 31 months old and has taken 1-1.20 min naps many times!
She is very sensitive to OT though.  I would love to see if anyone has the answer to your question.  My lo does the same thing with the stirring at 1/2 an hour and sometimes at 45 min. 
Sometimes she wakes up.  When she is OS, she naps 45 min regardless of awake time. 

What is your lo schedule like??? I am working on resolving some OT issues.