Ok my daughter is 14 months old and has not taken a nap without crying or that lasted more than 30-45 minutes in what feels like forever. But seriously it has been about 3-4 weeks. About that time we stopped bottles and now she isn't napping. And boy let me tell you come evening she is soooo cranky and I am afraid I am going to loose it one of these days soon. I am a single mom I use nap time and when she is asleep to clean or just have time to myself. I know this can't be good for her either. Please HELP I don't know what to do. I put her down she cries for anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes then sleeps for about 30 to 45 minutes. How do I get her back to taking two hour naps in the middle of the day? Which is what she did before I stopped bottles. Oh and she is still sleeping through the night about 11 to 12 hours. Any ideas or advice is greatly appreciated.
Amber
Could she be getting teeth?
Could she be getting teeth? When my son was cutting his eye teeth he was really cranky and wasn't sleeping well. It was close to that age. I just remember not being able to tell that those were coming in until they were ready to break through the skin but I could tell something was going on.
Or maybe she hasn't adjusted to her new routine. Have you tried the soft sippy cups (I think they are Nubi?). I bought them for my son when he first switched. The tops were soft and flexible like a bottle and we would use those before nap and bedtime when he was used to having a bottle.
Just some ideas. I hope you can figure something out. I know what a blessing nap time can be!!!
I don't think she is
I don't think she is teething it has been weeks. And she has been using sippy cups since she was 6 months old. Thank you though.
Amber
I read Good Night Sleep
I read Good Night Sleep Tight by Kim West. You read one chapter at a time for your child's age. I remember reading that they have "partial awakenings" around 45 minutes after falling asleep. I let my daughter fuss for a bit and if she got hysterical calmed her down and then told her that she had to go back to sleep for a little while longer. Sometimes they need to know you're still there, especially if she doesn't have the security of her bottle. Maybe try introducing a "lovey" (a small blanket/ stuffed animal/ a shirt of yours/ etc).
I'm not a single mom, but I can't even imagine not having help! Good luck and hope you get some sleep soon!
KiKaMom
Thank you Kelly I will try
Thank you Kelly I will try that. Things just keep getting worse not better and I have no one. I am sooo stressed between her, work and other things going on in my life. I am so afraid I will hirt her one of these days. About the only thing I do for me is go to the gym and I have to drive 15 miles to go so ssomedays I don't cause of gas. Sorry I am rambling now. Thank you again Kelly hopefully that will work.
Amber
Have you spoke to her
Have you spoke to her pediatrician? Have you tried different places to sleep, maybe the swing. Change her around and see if something else works better. Usually my fussier babies that I watch sleep better in the swing or bouncy. There is no way that they would sleep laying down without screaming. Other children that I watch go fast to sleep laying down. Just try different things and see what works.
If its almost to the point of hurting her, place her in the crib with a toy and book, and let her cry until you catch your breath. We are here to help if you need us.
One Happy Mom in Arizona.