We're in a bit of a mess
My 10 month old is LSN, most of the way through the 2-1 and I think is now OT after an accidental late night following a spell of one nap days a week ago. The only trouble is, 2 nap days seem to be making the NWs worse so not sure how to fix it.
How old is your child?
10 months
What’s his/her daily routine?
Not really got one atm as doing mix of 1 and 2 nap days.
Most recent one nap day:
WU: 6ish
A: 5 hrs
S: 2hrs 20 (11.05 - 1.25)
A:5 hrs 20
S: 6.45 (though normally aim for 6.30)
2 nap days are always different but he won't go down before 4hrs / 4 hrs 15 A time and generally sleep within 4 hrs of bedtime (even as a cat nap) gives EW or NWs. He usually does a good nap after 4hrs 30 A time if ill or OT and I usually have to AP the other nap. Tried a mixture of long AM and short AM.
What’s nap routine?
Into sleeping bag, 1/2 stories, lights out, white noise on, song and bed.
How long are naps?
Generally 1.5 - 2 hrs on 4hrs 30 - 5hrs A time but shorter if goes down earlier than this and needs resettle if goes down later. But little consistency and sometimes will do UT or OT naps even in this A time range depending on how tired he is.
What's bedtime routine? Time?
Same as nap routine but bath first and bottle just before stories. 6.30 on one nap day and up to 7.30 on 2 nap day (which gives very long day as only do 2 naps if he EWs)
Do you bottle or breastfed??
Bottle
How much? or how long?
6 / 7 oz at 6/6.30 am, another at 11ish if doing one nap or 1.30ish if doing two Last bottle about 20 mins before BT.
How many wakes per night?
Since late night a week ago we're getting 1 or 2 nws at 8.30 / 9 which he settles himself from but only 10 hr night (usually 11-11.5 hrs on one nap day). After 2 nap day we're getting 1/2 wus between 8 and 11 but I need to go in and resettle, plus we get another, longer nw which we need to resettle at around 2.
What’s your LO like when waking at night? How long is he/she up?
Does fussy cry mostly. Settles if we go in but unless asleep again within 10 minutes is up for at least an hour. Often cries every 5 minutes. When we're in there he'll either cry on and off (or when we try and leave), or he'll start chatting to himself. Previous to this week, we were getting 2hr nws after 2 nap days but these have shortened this week.
When you go to him/her is she fussing or crying? Or is it a mantra cry?
Try to wait til cry escalates but often it's a moany fussy cry on and off for 45 mins - 1 hr and then escalates.
What have you tried to settle??
Sit by cot and sshh and repeat sleepy phrase. Stroke head briefly if very worked up. When he calms attempt to leave (one step back). Stay til calm again. Go back to cot if cries escalate. Often give meds if not resettled within 15/20 minutes. Have tried feeding at EW once or twice but only effect is to stop him crying afterwards. Makes for a happier hour before I get him up but that's it!
What do you do for A time and how long is it?
Anything between 3hrs 40 if APing and 5hrs. Mostly at home cruising, playing or more recently, crawling. Or watching big sister!
Are there developmental issues such as teething or milestones?
Also started crawling this week. Is trying to pull up too and gaining confidence cruising. No teething atm.
Do they have a prop? If so what is it?
No prop.
Do they have a lovie?
Yes, a muslin.
We're in a bit of a mess
My 10 month old is LSN, most of the way through the 2-1 and I think is now OT after an accidental late night following a spell of one nap days. The only trouble is, 2 nap days seem to be making the NWs worse so not sure how to fix it.
