Naps

How the hell are we getting our 5 month olds to last longer than 20 mins…… I put her down she’s asleep it’s all good then nope up in 20 mins I don’t bother putting her back down tho or anything just is what it is what’s your tricks to get them to sleep longer??

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Enrichment. They arnt exactly mobile but their brains are still thinking, their ears, eyes and touch are all working. So take them out to see things. Show them things at home, like a house tour. Sounds silly but go around the house explaining what things are and what they do. Gently brush different textures on their hands feet and head. Play music, let them watch you dance, listen to you sing. Again i know they aint moving but this contributes to mental stimulation which will make them more tired.

Maybe they need longer wake windows now?

Contact napping was the only way for us, she would sleep hours in the baby carrier, only about 20 minutes if I put her down.

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