Baby not wanting to take naps during day at 5 months old

Totally normal they start to go thru a sleep regression anywhere from 4-6 months. It’s gonna be tough but you gotta just hang on it’ll pass. My son was the same at 4.5 months and it took a toll lmao I was so sleep deprived because I would nap when he would nap then he just stopped and I couldn’t nap with him lol

Ya. I went through something similar my kiddo was sooo hard to put down for a nap he was super alert. Granted I also didn’t know how often they are supposed to nap.

If I’m not mistaken around that age that still need 2-3 naps a day?

What helped me was of course rocking, white noise, holding until he slept ect which is sounds like you have tried.

There maybe something bothering him, it can either be a tummy issue or teething which is keeping him so fussy. Then add that into the mix of being over tired you got yourself a cranky pants.

You can try the Camilla teething soothing drops, see if those calm him down as well.


Another thing that helped me get him to stay asleep in his crib. Was heating it up with a heating pad before I put him in, then make sure of course to take the heating pad out. LO now transfers into a warm and cozy bed. I know it’s exhausting, your doing a great job mama don’t give up. Also if u get overwhelmed it’s ok to walk away for 2 minutes to breath

My girl did the same around that age she’s 9 months now . Maximize your babies wake time by doing lots of floor play etc so they get nice and tired out for a nap, all lights out , blacked out curtains and some white noise and some lavender oil in a diffuser did the trick every time . Try to stay in a routine with it 🩷

Yes totally normal will start back taking naps they don’t want to miss anything fighting their sleep