How many naps?

kimswim26

I am a STM and my 5 month old has been refusing his 3rd nap. My first baby took 3 naps until 7 months. Is this two early for only 2 naps?

g8trkim

My understanding is that it's more about how many hours total in a 24-hour period. DS would take more frequent shorted naps (he took two naps until he was 18 months old), but DD seems like she take less naps but for longer (her afternoon nap is sometimes 2 hours). I wouldn't be surprised if she cuts one of her naps in the next couple months. I don't think 5 months is all that young to only do 2 naps. Every baby is different. Just be happy your baby naps at all.

IUIBaby

As long as he's sleeping well at night, I wouldn't worry.