Length of naps

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Franktank19 · 28/02/2020 07:17

Hey my 7 month old baby is now going down for daytime naps around every 2hrs however the length of these naps are only for around 20/30min each. He sleeps all night through - I just wondered if anyone had any tips for extended the time of naps so I could get things done in the day!
Thank you

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sweetpea2811 · 28/02/2020 07:30

Depending how long he sleeps at night he may not need long naps. At 8 months babies supposedly need 14 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. How long does he sleep at night? A 30 minute nap every two hours actually sounds like he's getting enough sleep.

Russell19 · 28/02/2020 07:31

According to little ones programme. 45 mins in morning, 2 hours in afternoon is best.

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Franktank19 · 28/02/2020 08:33

That’s a relief, he goes 10/11 hours so that’s about right! Thank you

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sweetpea2811 · 28/02/2020 09:45

Doesn't help you get more done unfortunately!! my little one also slept around the same time at night and his day time naps were short!

ChaosMoon · 29/02/2020 05:59

20 minutes is (unfortunately) normal for a lot of babies until about 7-9 months because of the way their body clock develops. My DD was the same but now at 10 months, her naps are normally 45 minutes to an hour and 15.

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Franktank19 · 29/02/2020 06:18

Aww just as I go back to work 🤣🤣 thanks guys for your help

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