I am at my wits end :( I just want to know if there are other mums out there whose little angels are having problems with napping for longer that 30 mins?
I've recently started the EASY routine from the Baby Whisperer and DS who is 5 months old is a relatively good sleeper at night, when all is well and no growth spurts, he can do about 7-11, 11-7 or there abouts and go down without a dummy. On most occasions now he can settle himself if he wakes, perhaps with a few reassuring ssssshuses from me.
BUT, I just can't get him to nap for long during the day and he just seems to be unable to settle himself back to sleep once he comes out of his cycle.
I've tried the PU/PD method, but it doesn't seem to work, and even though I'm trying to limit the use of the dummy, on occasion he'll spit it back out.
If we're out in the pram or in the car he can definitely sleep for longer than the 30/40mins so I know he can do it.
Am I just resigned to the fact that this is the norm for him and I should just let him be? Perhaps me trying to extend his naps is just making him more grumpy and annoyed? Are there really babies out there who will do two hour naps twice a day? Tell me your secrets!