10 Month Old Not Napping Now That She Can Stand in Her Crib

Yes, this is normal! Both of my daughters experienced a disruption in their nap schedules when they learned new skills - pulling up, walking, etc! Just stick to your normal naptime routine (as if you expect her to fall asleep) and she will return to her naps soon. Also realize that where it may have only taken her minutes to fall asleep before, now it may take her half an hour or more (and this may continue on until she's 2 or 3!). Be sure to give her the time to settle herself down and fall asleep prior to giving up on the nap and going to get her from her crib. Additionally, this age is when my kids began to give up their morning nap and started taking longer afternoon naps, so that may be happening as well. Lots of exciting changes! Good luck!

Hi J.,
When my son was about 8 months, he was pulling himself up and standing in his crib. All he wanted to do was to look around with much curiosity. He was so excited to see his environment from such a new perspective that his naps seemed to be very random. I didn't really worry. I maintained his (night) bedtime routine and eventually, he returned to his regularly scheduled nap times. Best of luck... J.

Hi J.,

My daughter is now 19 mos. we have gone through times like this with our daughter. I would leave her in her room for nap time just like normal (as long as she is not screaming like crazy). But I would tell my daughter (and still do) that this is her time to rest, even if she doesn't fall asleep. This is their time to be quiet and rest, if she plays a little bit it's okay, it's good for her to learn to let herself unwind... it is important to make sure her nap time comes at the same time every day, this will reinforce her "inner clock".
So with all that I am saying, let her play, and soon enough she will know this is her resting time and will eventually lay down and relax.

What I learned with my daughter was to Let her enjoy her time in the crib, pulling herself up and down, it will teach her how to learn and play on her own while in the crib so it becomes a good thing being in the crib. Don't be to quick to run to her if she starts crying. It will soon pass and she will be onto the next new expirence in her new exciting life. Plus she will eventually have to nap because she will be sooo tired from all the new exercise (c:

J.,

I think I might add a daily stroller walk before her nap as part of your routine. Help her unwind and relax. Great advise from the other Moms as well. Keep her on a schedule.
Pretty soon she will be walking, my grandson takes a little walk everyday. He holds your hand and tottles along so well at 16 months, he's just amazing.
Good Luck. P.