Advice pram sleep
Hi my 4 1/2 month old baby will almost only sleep in the pram during the day. We have to put her in the pram and take her out for walks in order for her to go to sleep. I have tried just pushing the pram back-and-forth in the garden but it rarely works. I’ve also tried doing it in the house that almost never works. I’ve tried rocking her to sleep. I’ve tried putting her in a dark room during the day. Does anyone have any advice on how I can try and get my daughter to take daytime naps where I’m not having to put her in a pram and walk her, obviously with the weather turning colder. I’m very reluctant to have to leave the house 4 to 5 times a day and walk just so I can get her to nap.
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4.5m they should be on 3 ish solid naps.
Have you considered sleep training?
We did this at 5m and it was the best thing we ever did. After we had a solid routine, I had space to shower and relax during naps etc xx
i’ve found baby wearing amazing, using a baby carrier, if he isn’t settling in my arms the carrier is a winner every time for a solid nap xx
4/5 naps is quite a few for that age. If you're struggling to get her down for them it could be that she needs fewer naps in the day.
Lengthen wake windows.. try and push for 15-30 mins more and see how she does. Then she might be more tired for each nap so might settle easier, and have longer and therefore fewer naps.
Is she still small enough to go in a wrap/ sling? That might make her feel cosy too
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