Super sleepy = Lots of naps

KingsGirl4 · September 2014

My little guy has been super sleepy lately. Seems like he is yawning and getting fussy as early as 1 1/2 hrs after he wakes up from his nap. He generally naps for one or two hours at a time, occasionally throwing in a 30min nap. At night, all together he gets about 11 hrs of sleep. I have heard that the majority of five month olds take about two naps a day, but we usually get four, maybe five. When he is awake I try and keep him occupied with playing on the floor, playing in the jumper, taking walks outside, singing, etc. Any one else have a sleepy baby or thoughts on the matter?

juniper75 · September 2014

Actually 5 months is around the time that most babies transition from 4 naps to 3. So its not unheard of if your LO still needs 4 naps. They will usually wind down to 2 naps some time between 7 and 10 months.

Ofcourse every baby is different. I say go with what you LO needs and the rest will fall into place eventually.