3.5 hour EASY

[danaadell]

I think my LO is ready for a 3.5 hour EASY. He is 3.5 months old and can easily go that long without eating.  Problem is naps! He usually only naps for 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (MAX--rarely).  How can I get him to 3.5 hour EASY without longer naps?

WU 730
E 730
S 9:00-10:00
E 10:00
S 11:30-12:30
E 1:00
S 2-3:00
E 4:00
S 5-6:00 --> crap nap (usually only 30 minutes)
E 6:30
BT 8pm (top off nursing at this time as well)

We are working to get A times closer to 2 hours but it is slow going unless we are out and about. Usually 1.5-1.75 hours. Thanks in advance!

[jessmum46]

I think you need to push his A times to get longer naps 45 mins to 1h15 are typical UT lengths.  Just add an extra 10 mins and hold for 3 days at least to see the effect.  Keep the extra A time low-key, just a cuddle and walk round the garden or look at a soft toy or something, maybe a slightly extended wind down and give him chance to get used to it.  You'll be at 2h in no time!

[danaadell]

Ok thanks! We are back getting 1 long nap of 1.5 hours!! I'm going to keep pushing my awake times--thank goodness he can watch me throw the ball for the dog for a long time!

[jessmum46]

Great job, let us know how you're getting on

[Martini~]

thank goodness he can watch me throw the ball for the dog for a long time!

Made my day:)))! Btw I have extended A just after 3rd wonder week around 12-13 wo as DS naps were going to 45min and he was not hungry at all at 3h mark. So good luck!