Nap Help

Hi A.,
I have to tell you that my daughter was exactly the same way... She would only sleep in her swing at that time or in the carseat. For that reason, I would usually go grocery shopping or running erands when it is time for her to nap so she could get some sleep. I believe the problem is that at that stage (around 4 mths) they become aware of all these sounds and they wake up as soon as they hear something... I know it's hard but it will pass soon :)
Good luck!
M.

I agree about swaddling - it helped us a lot. Also, a 45 minute nap is not unusual. I know it sucks. :-( We would swaddle our daughter and let her nap in the swing. She would sleep much longer that way.

Hey A.~

My son was the same way at that age. Actually, I believe the only substantial naps he took back then were either in my arms or in a swing. :o) He also didn't give off any of those "sleepy signs" and he still doesn't. He just turned two and is down to about one two hour nap a WEEK. Do you still swaddle your son? It really helped us. Also, you could try a lovey/blanket or even one of your shirts (it smells like Mommy). My son has a woobie (blanket) that we started using at that age and he doesn't sleep without it. We also made it a point to only use it for sleeping, so we don't have to carry it around everywhere!

It sounds perfectly normal that he takes a 45 minute nap twice a day. I have an 8 month old baby girl and she has been on the same schedule (two 45 min naps a day). I'm sure he just cries because he is telling you that he's done sleeping. My 3 year old did the same thing until she was about a year. After that she changed to taking one nap, but longer (2 hrs). So, I don't see a problem w/ your child. Sounds perfectly normal.

A.,

(my last response was responding to a 3 1/2 year old)

Swaddling is the best and in a vibrating bouncy or swing should do the trick. Do you put soft music on while your son sleeps...that is also soothing.

Good luck!