When nap transitions are happening you will likely have to move bedtime earlier so as not to extend the awake window and have an overtired baby. Infant development happens on a spectrum (or bell curve if you like that analogy better), so some babies will hit milestones later or earlier than others. Keep in mind that most babies will consolidate to 4 naps around 4 months, 3 naps around 6 months, 2 naps around 9 months, and one nap between 15-18 months. If your baby is older and the short naps are a new thing, then they could be gearing up for a nap transition. If your baby is only taking a short nap for that first nap of the day and/or the last nap of the day, that can also be developmentally appropriate.
45 MINUTE INTRUDER HOW TO
Babies are not born knowing how to fall asleep independently, this is a learned skill that takes time to master. So in essence they are completing that one cycle but don’t know how to connect cycles (which is also developmentally appropriate by the way). Remember that sleep takes time to mature and that sleep cycles for babies last anywhere from 40-50 minutes. If you have a newborn that is still in the 4th trimester, then a 40-50 minute nap that repeats itself all day long is not a problem and is developmentally appropriate. One thing to consider is the age of your baby. If your baby falls into the second category, this is when it can be time to find some strategies to lengthen those naps. You can tell they are still tired and need more sleep. Other babies wake from a 30 minute nap and are cranky, fussy, or just not pleasant to be around.
I know, I know, I say it all the time - but it really is so true! Some babies can take a 30 minute nap and wake up feeling refreshed and can tackle their next awake period.
But what is a short nap? Some parents think it’s anything less than an hour, while others have a baby who will only sleep for 30 minutes at a time (or less!). Who else has a baby who is suffering from the 45 minute intruder? Short naps can be really frustrating, especially if your baby takes what feels like forever to fall asleep in the first place.
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