Overcoming nightwakings, now nap problems

[Beata]

Well, my 7 month old dd is begining to overcome the nightwakings, and naptime is becoming difficult!

I have tried to extend awake time (3 hours now), and I know we are dealing with milestones (teething - one last weekend); crawling; kneeing AND standing in crib!!! :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Also, I may have AP...I was feeding her before naps to get extra calories in for the night (the only other time she would eat!) I do wake her if she dozes before I put her down, but is this the problem???

Morning nap is a bit better, and once she falls asleep she sleeps for 1-2 hours.

Any suggestiong on how to make it easier???

[Meg's Mom]

Hi, sorry you are having such trouble.  It could very well be developmental OR ?  Lets see if we can help.

First can you tell me:
-how long has she been doing the short naps?
-how long have you been giving the feed before nap?

[Beata]

Hi Meg's mom! It's not so much that the naps are short, it's getting her down for them has been an issue. So today I "toughened up" and have done pu/pd and she's now on her second nap The first was an hour, but my dh was VERY noisy and I think woke her!! Luckily I had only been (daytime) feeding her before naps for about a week, so maybe it will be easier to break her of that habit than if it was linger. I will give you an update and let you know if we need more advice!