17mnth old sudden change in nap length

[mommytogabriel]

hello everyone

My son is 17mnths and sleep wise is pretty textbook.. hes always taken very long naps. However, the last week his usual 2.5hr nap has now turned into 1-1.5hrs... but why? Sometimes he wakes screaming, while others just talks t himself.


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[Truly Blessed]

Hi Hun,

14.5 hours is at the high end of sleep needs, so it sounds like he is UT now to me. His A time fo 4.5 hours is quite short so it seems like he is simply waking once he's had enough sleep. I would extend that to 5 hours as a first port of call and see what happens to the nap length. It may be that he also needs his day lengthening if the nap stays short. Is he happy in himself despite shortening the nap  13.5 hours is still a decent amount of sleep, so I wouldn't worry too much 

x.

[Kellyjs]

Hi, thought I'd jump in as we went through something similar recently. ITA with Vicki that it does sound like an UT nap, so pushing the A will more than likely resolve the issue.

However, what I've found is that DD has suddenly dropped the amount of sleep she needs in total. At first I thought she was OT but actually it seems like she's needing 30mins less sleep a day all of a sudden! You may find that a 2-hr nap will suffice now xx

[Truly Blessed]

However, what I've found is that DD has suddenly dropped the amount of sleep she needs in total. At first I thought she was OT but actually it seems like she's needing 30mins less sleep a day all of a sudden! You may find that a 2-hr nap will suffice now xx

Thanks Hun, ITA I think if it is preferred that the nap is kept longer, then the day may be able to be lengthened in order to possibly achieve less night sleep with a longer nap  .