naps at 2 months?

kimarino13

OK, I am probably waaaay overthinking all of this, but I guess that's what happens when you're home alone all day with two babies who can't talk to you. 

The girls pretty much nap on and off in their bouncy seats whenever they feel like it during the day.  When should I start worrying about them getting regular/set naps and not just letting it be a free-for-all?  MH and I just tried to lay them down in the PNP downstairs for one after they ate and seemed drowsy and of course, they screamed.  They are happily napping in their bouncy seats now.  They still *love* to be in the bouncy seats, probably too much so.  Should I be working with them soon on having set naps in their PNPs or cribs around 2 months of age?

Thank you, and I am sorry if all my questions are annoying.  I am annoying myself with all of this.    You guys have all been lifesavers for me.

Breenie29

Don't worry, I was the exact same way - I totally over thought everything and drove myself crazy. Personally I think it's a bit too early for scheduled naps, I started my guys at about 3 months, and it did take some time to perfect. Heck it's still not perfect, but it's working for us. Just start to get familiar with their signals of being tired and see if you can find any trends and go from there. But don't worry, your girls are beautiful and you're doing a great job!

kimarino13

Thank you!  I am just so worried I am messing them up and not doing enough.  Sigh. 

macchiatto

I did what you're doing until 7.5 weeks (well, we were trying to follow EASY but they weren't quite getting it) and then I started following HSHHC--put them down after about 1.5 hrs of awake time or at the first sign of drowsy cues whichever came first. I would put them in their cribs, swaddled, with white noise (a fan) and a darkened room. I was shocked that the very first time I tried it they went to sleep with no fussing, and their naps became very predictable and they were happier b/c they weren't getting overtired. I was seriously amazed. I'm sure it won't work for every baby but I think it's worth a try!

kimarino13

I have HSHHC here on my coffee table.  I am going to start reading it tomorrow.  Thanks!

P.S.  I am kicking myself for not reading this stuff while on bed rest for 4 months.  Geez.

MNheidi

kimarino13:

I have HSHHC here on my coffee table.  I am going to start reading it tomorrow.  Thanks!

P.S.  I am kicking myself for not reading this stuff while on bed rest for 4 months.  Geez.

It wouldn't have meant anything .  I tried to read a bunch of stuff while I was on bedrest but until it's something you can apply right away, it just doesn't sink in.

I'm having a tough time reading Tessa's tired cues but she has snoozes on/off all morning and gives us one LONG nap in the afternoon (in her pnp in our room).  

jalaiaa

When I am home alone one of mine usually ends up sleeping in the swing and the other in a crib. If I try to put them both in the crib sleepy one will inevitably cry and prevent the other from sleeping. I would love to get them both to sleep in their cribs but se la vi. 

I am like you though, and I over think things. I've read a bunch of books and one minute I'll say I'm going to do this. Then the boys don't cooperate and then I change my mind. I wish I had someone by my side to tell me what to do. 

kimarino13

jalaiaa:

I've read a bunch of books and one minute I'll say I'm going to do this. Then the boys don't cooperate and then I change my mind. I wish I had someone by my side to tell me what to do. 

LOL, this is *so* me.  My poor husband is so confused as to what the plan is on any given day.

macchiatto

kimarino13:

jalaiaa:

I've read a bunch of books and one minute I'll say I'm going to do this. Then the boys don't cooperate and then I change my mind. I wish I had someone by my side to tell me what to do. 

LOL, this is *so* me.  My poor husband is so confused as to what the plan is on any given day.

Haha. That's still sometimes the case here! As soon as you figure what works for your kids, they enter a whole new stage and you have to figure things out all over again.

Carmela752

I love your posts because our girls are only a couple days apart in age, so you usually post stuff I'm wondering about also.

Mine have hardly been sleeping the past few days, not even taking naps. And they're only eating an ounce at a time, so they're feeding constantly. They used to sleep all the time, anywhere...now they don't want to sleep unless they're being held, or *maybe* in their boppies.

I'm also kicking myself for not reading my stack of books while I was on bed rest!

I also hope that whatever I'm doing now isn't going to completely screw up their sleep habits for life!

eileenm21

Carmela752:

I love your posts because our girls are only a couple days apart in age, so you usually post stuff I'm wondering about also.

me too!  I am so on the same track as you and wondering the same things.  Mine are just like yours and seem to nap willy nilly wherever. 

What does HHCHH.... stand for - what is the full name of that book/philosophy?

OHteacher

It's Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child.  I *think* I read it while pg, but like someone said, it doesn't sink in.  Is that the one with the 5 S's? Swing, swaddle, side, shush, suck?

My boys eat, and either stay awake for a while or fall asleep right after eating.  If they're awake, we play on the mat or they sit in boppies with me.  I am doing a 3 hour schedule during the day for feeds, and most of the time it's like clockwork with one waking up from their nap to eat. 

Kimarino, love your questions!  Constantly asking myself if I'm doing it right!

janjag

kimarino13:

I have HSHHC here on my coffee table.  I am going to start reading it tomorrow.  Thanks!

P.S.  I am kicking myself for not reading this stuff while on bed rest for 4 months.  Geez.

i also NEVER thought to read any of these books while on bedrest. 

you are doing great though!