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Advice for an 8 month old who thinks he's too cool for naps

cole1265cole1265 member
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My 8 month old has been fighting his naps... He normally would take 2-3 naps per day. (Each about 2 hours) he sleeps from about 7p-6a.
During naps tho he will scream his head off for like 20 min then MAYBE go to sleep... We did the CIO method but it's killing me to do it again...
I know it isn't possible that he isn't tired.. I try not to wait until the signs and we have a pretty solid routine.. Is it the age? Any advice welcome!
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Re: Advice for an 8 month old who thinks he's too cool for naps

  • cole1265cole1265 member
    I would also like to add that IF he goes to sleep during this scream in session he only sleeps for like 30-45 min
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  • LisaLisa1980LisaLisa1980 member
    Hang in there! It'll pass
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  • Lelo2006Lelo2006 member
    Maybe be needs a longer wt?
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  • Pitterpatter44Pitterpatter44 member
    We're going thru the same thing right now. And the longer it goes on, the worse she is sleeping at night. I have no solution or tips, but you're not alone in this! Fingers crossed that its a short phase! :)
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  • pinottoparenthoodpinottoparenthood member
    We have moved to two naps. I would say to wait until he is rubbing his eyes to try to put him down. He might be ready to stay awake for longer periods of time between his naps. Having said that, it could also just be a phase related to a growth spurt, teething, learning something new, etc. that could pass. I know it's hard, but it will get better!
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  • Jillibean68Jillibean68 member
    We've been dealing with this for a while now, little man just popped tooth #7 a few days ago and I'm pretty sure #8 just came through today because for the first time in what feels like ages, he slept 2 1/2 hours for his first nap today. (He's also currently napping next to me for his 2nd nap). Hang in there, it won't last forever! (I thought it would)
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  • Ceci131Ceci131 member
    Sorry, no help here...just jealous! We are lucky to get one 90 min nap and night is 10-6am with 2-3 wake ups. It's 10:15 pm now & she's still going strong.
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  • trudibelltrudibell member
    No help here, mine has thought he was too cool for naps always.  He's ok about going down at night, but the only time he'll really nap is if he naps while laying on me or my husband, which is obviously really inconvenient.  
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  • MamaMiccichiMamaMiccichi member
    My guy will be 8 months in a week and he just started this yesterday! Normally he will do an hour nap in the am then hour in afternoon then bed 7:30 to 7 am. Yesterday and today no nap until about noon and I'll see if I get another one later, didn't yesterday. But with that being said, he's been in a great mood, so I'm hoping it's a phase!
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