8 week old. What is normal number of naps?

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OK. Sorry I've posted a similar topic asking about how to get my DD to nap. I've decided to keep a sleep diary this week so that I can try and get some idea of my little ones sleeping habits.

So this is what my DD is currently doing...

BEDTIME: We aim for 7pm bedtime. However, she gets grumpy from 6pm onwards and try to keep her entertained/ awake. Bath at 6.30pm (she likes) feed/ then sleep. I think she is getting grumpy in the evening because of insufficient day time naps

Naps:
Wakes 7 - 7.30am.
Naps between 9-10 (45 mins) either in crib or sling while walking dog. After this it's any ones guess!
If at home
x 2 more 30/ 45 mins naps in sling.

I am sure it's not amounting to enough sleep so am just wondering if you could tell me about other children's sleeping patterns at this age.

Baby is calling! Thanks for the help.

if she's grumpy at 6pm, put her to bed at 6pm.

all babies are different, but my 3dc at 8 weeks were all just falling asleep wherever and whenever, there was no set routine to it at all.

I think DD slept most of the time still at 8 weeks. Each baby is very different though!

Can I ask why you're keeping her awake between 6 and 7 if she's grumpy? Why not bring bedtime forward a bit so that she doesn't get grumpy or need to be kept awake?

I just thought 6pm seemed really early for a bedtime. I admit that I'd read anywhere between 6.30pm- 8.30pm was a reasonable bedtime so had plumed for 7pm.

Also my hubby doesn't get home until 5-5.30pm so he wont get to spend much time with her if she's in bed by 6pm.

8 weeks is really early to be trying to get a very set routine, but if she is already pretty reliable about being tired at 6pm then i would DEFINITELY go with it and follow her lead, even if it means your husband doesn't get to see much of her in these early weeks, as you might well find that in a few weeks time it'll be 6.15, then 6.30 etc. i'm on dc3 now, and if there's one lesson i wish i'd learned earlier, it's to put them down for nap/bed as soon as they start rubbing eyes!

8 weeks is tiny! Just go with what she wants for the next couple of months - you DH will have plenty of time to see her when she's a little older and can stay awake longer. She'll fall into her own routine naturally, try not to worry too much and enjoy the early weeks.

DH can do her bath when he gets in so even though he doesn't see her for long, he still gets to do something for her.