Am I cheating nap time?

My little boy is almost 9 weeks and has been a poor napper for a couple of weeks now, I hope it’s related to a growth spurt/ leap as there’s been increased fussiness too!

I’ve been desperately trying to stick to wake windows but only getting 30-45 minute naps unless we’ve been in the car. To get him to nap I’m often bouncing him in his bouncer, rocking on our rocking chair or going for a walk/ drive. Am I setting up bad habits as he’s not napping in his next to me or falling asleep more “independently”?

What’s the best step to take towards longer and more independent naps?

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My girl has basically stopped napping in the day. Apparently they have a sleep regression at 8 weeks. Mine is just over 9 weeks. She will fall asleep on me and I will try put her in her cot and she will just wake up 5/10mins later 🙈 I don't really have the answer to your question but mine is doing same! 🙃🫠

You’re still very much in the 4th trimester, they say 9 months in, 9 months on, 9 months near. It’s totally normal for a young baby to not sleep well independently, they love cuddles!! You’re not setting bad habits or creating a rod for your own back, you’re giving him what he needs to sleep right now. It will change over time!

Ah I wouldn't try to do anything to much with her sleep.

I had to literally sit up holding my first, as she had terrible reflux and told she wouldn't sleep by herself again.
By 5months, we could put her in her cot for naps and sleep.

Also, when the 4 month sleep regression helps.. it hits hard and everything goes out the window.
So I definitely wouldn't attempt anything until after that or during it anyway x

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