Help! naps during days

My LO is 6 months next Sunday and I feel like hes already transitioning from 3 naps to 2 and its worrying me that he isn't getting enough sleep

Example today he woke up at 8 and resisted sleep till 12! If I wake him up now at 2pm he will be awake till about 3/4 he will then go down for another nap till about 6 and then bedtime at 8!

This is the first time its happened and im actually concerned!

Any advice would be appreciated

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That would be like 16 hours of sleep which is a lot at this age. I'd suggest capping naps shorter, maybe starting the day a little earlier & push bedtime later. But maybe he is ready to drop to 2 if he can cope with 4 hours awake. Most babies aren't ready til 7-10 months but some are earlier, particularly if they are independent sleepers. https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/6-month-old-sleep-schedule-and-development

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Thank you so much for that he can happily do a 4 hour wake window most days
I will try with a earlier wakeup and later bed time x

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Actually here's the 7 month post as that actually addresses dropping to 2 naps in case it is helpful. https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/7-month-old-sleep-schedule-and-development

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I saw this on Instagram the other day and hopefully it will help you too x

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHcK4zobJ_/?igsh=eXVsd3FjbXhtdTB3

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definitely needed to see that! Thank you x

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My 6 month old is only napping about 2.5hrs per day. Every baby is different and wake windows are just averages, and not a research based concept so I would not stress. Tomorrow is another day and just do what works for you and your baby ❤️

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My 6 month old has dropped to 2 naps

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thank you so much he has actually gone down for his morning nap today! So think it was just a one off!

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