My DS has been in 2:1 for a few months. He has a random mix of 2 and 1 nap days depending on what were up to in the morning and whether he happens to have a CN in the car or buggy to/from wherever we're going. I think he's ready to go to 1 nap permanently as he's turning down that morning opportunity more and more, and then if he does take it, it's getting harder and harder to 'fit in' his longer pm nap. I'm also keen for him to go to 1 nap so that our days are more predictable. We tried a while ago but he wasn't quite ready and got OT. An EBT will only work to a certain extent - half an hour ok, but any more than that and it's a no go (and a ratty boy the next day).
The trouble is, he keeps waking from his 'one nap' after 1h30, and is in a complete strop. I think teething might be playing a part. Previously when he has had his random 1 nap days he's slept well for 2h15 or 3hrs. I'm not convinced its OT as isn't that normally characterised by naps of an odd duration (ie. incomplete sleep cycles)??
Today I decided to try and APOP him back to sleep with a Bf (WI/WO makes him cross, shh-ing didn't work), which did the trick. Yay! If I keep doing that will he eventually get into the habit of sleeping for longer and not need me to? Or is it teaching him to wake for a nice little mid-nap snack?! I'm paranoid about props as we've worked so hard - and so successfully
- at helping him learn to sleep independently. Is there an age where they're too old to learn to rely on a new prop anyway? Or at least an old prop at a new point IYSWIM.
Any opinions on this or anything else 2:1 gratefully received!!
FYI, aiming for:
6.30-7 WU (Today was 6.50.)
12.30-1 Nap for 2h15 or 3h. (Today chattered happily for a bit then fell asleep just before 1.)
7.30 BT
