Sleep Training

Going through the exact same thing will only nap on me in the day minute I put her down eyes open but will sleep in her crib through the night, they are in lighter sleep in the day compared to night and they are still learning to link sleep cycles at this age I’m hoping my little one eventually gets there I always try putting her in her cot the first nap of the day is supposed to be the easiest one to start with to get them used to it !

We had this problem with daytime naps with my little one (who is also 4.5 months). I would suggest making the cot sheets smell like you (I stuffed it under my tshirt for abit), a lot of the time it’s the smell and warmth of you that they look for, rather than actually being held. I also would sit for a while with my hand on his chest so he knew I was there but I didn’t pick him up, as it’s better to settle them where you want them to stay asleep. I would then gradually move my hand away and leave the room and he would stay asleep. I dedicated some days at home to keep practising and now he goes for every nap (the days we are at home) in his cot. It sounds a lot but I’m now at the point I can put him for naps fully awake and he falls asleep himself. Just make sure the room is dark and he has white noise on. They are so distracted at this age! But it’s a game changer when you can get a break during the day! Hope it goes well whatever you decide to do!