Contact napping

Have I created a bad habit? My LO is almost 7 months and still contact naps during the day. She goes down fine at night but I can't get her to nap in her cot during the day. She'll nap in the pram when out on our daily walk but I end up letting her nap on me any other time. Can I break this habit and how would you recommend I do it as she wakes and cries every time I lay her down

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100% of babies who contact nap, will stop contacting napping! If it’s working for you, then carry on. If it’s not, then would you be able to lay the mattress on the floor and then lie with baby until they fall asleep? X

Thanks !! You gave me some confidence. LO has gone down for a nap in her cot 🙌. I followed your laying down tip which worked with a gentle rock to settle her and I'm sat right next to the cot ready for when she wakes 👍. She fell asleep on me, then I laid her down after 2 mins.

I love contact naps but feel super judged when people come over and i'm unable to put her down (especially by my FIL & MIL). I know that's silly but is how I feel. Its probably better for us both to reduce the contact naps now anyway as have been a little sweaty recently 🤣. I appreciate your replies xx

I know it’s easier said than done, but try and ignore all the judgement! If you enjoy them, then don’t worry what anyone else thinks! Maybe you can try like one nap a day as a contact nap so you don’t end up missing the cuddles!!

That being said, I’m so glad that that technique worked for you, and you were able to have time for yourself (hopefully)! X

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