Pre-nap Awake Time for 9-10 month olds??

[sadiebean]

Assuming your baby has dropped the 3rd catnap, what amount of A-time is s/he getting pre-AM and pre-PM naps?

Right now my 9 1/2 month old is up for 2hr40min and 3hr respectively. But that has him waking to early in the afternoon (after good naps even) to stay awake until 7-7:30 without seeming overtired. And yes, he needs to stay awake then -- I need him to -- as he only sleeps 10hr30min at night no matter whether he goes to bed earlier or later. So 7:30 to bed has him up at 6am!

But I'm nervous about pushing his A time as he is newly reformed shortnapper, and is sensitive to being overtired.

Any input is greatly appreciated!!

[sadiebean]

Is 4.5 hrs too long to be awake from the PM nap till bedtime?
Assuming 2 good naps.

[*Natasha*]

My DD is 7 months and dropped the cat nap at 5 months. Her awake time is 2.5hrs before AM sleep, 3hrs before PM nap and 3-3.5hrs before bed.

So:

7am Wake
9.30am - Sleep 1.5-2hrs
2pm - Sleep 1.5-2hrs
7pm - Bed

I find DD gets grumpy around 5.30pm so i put her in her jolly jumper which she really loves until 6pm which is bath time. Could you push out her naps a little?