I just cant get her to take naps during day :(

[danni1979]

Well title says it all really

Saf has never been a good sleeper and daytime naps are a nightmare,i just cant get to sleep and stay asleep..

I have tried routine,which worked for a week or so then she bought herself out of it and i cant get her back in it
I have tried taking her for walks and going for drives,and whereas it used to work and she would stay asleep,she now wakes up as soon as we get home,Its really driving me mad cos everyday i end up with a screaming overtired baby several times a day,i did try cc yesterday but she cried so long and so hard i gave in in the end,i just really really dont know what to do!!
HELP!!!

 

[JenStar1976]

I had this problem with Alex and was told that he was just knackered and now "force" him to sleep during the day. I now use the "5 S's" tecnique: https://www.babyslumber.com/happiestbaby.html. As long as you use at least 3 of the 5 S's at the same time, you'll be able to get babe to sleep within a few minutes. I tend to use Swaddling, Sucking (dummy) and Shushing - sometimes Swaying instead of Swaddling. The Shushing has to be louder than their cries and really close to their ear. Give this a go and see if it works for you. x

 

[sobersadie]

My daughter is the very same (i have 2 boys who slept for big naps during the day and right through the night very early) and its hard getting used to my daughter who 'power naps' during the day (she does sleep at night from 8pm till 8am though) and she only sleeps for maybe 10 mins at a time. Ive just had to accept she isnt a big napper and some babies just aren't. I find the only time she will have a good nap is if she is snuggled in my arms.