My dd is 16 weeks old and has finally started having her day time naps in her cot. Prior to this week she would only sleep during the day in the sling.
She initially settles to sleep very well, she moans and protests for a minute or 2 then drops off. If she is properly crying then I go in and soothe her and she then settles herself to sleep. However she then wakes about 40 minutes later and although still very tired will not go back to sleep herself. I have tried leaving her to see if she self-settles but she only gets more worked up. So I have tried going in for a cuddle and/or a top-up feed but then she screams when I leave and won't settle on her own. I have had to get her up and she is fine for a bit but then very grumpy about half hour later as she is over tired!
Any ideas on how I can get her to either a) stay asleep, or b) resettle herself when she wakes mid cycle.
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Waking during naps
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evilkensmum · 11/08/2011 11:27
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