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[Diannam]

Am I creating a habit by napping my 10 week baby on top of me?

Whenever I put him down (after holding him for 20 minutes to make sure he is really asleep) he wakes up 10 minutes later or instantly. if I hold him he will nap at least 40 minutes, which is not great but it's about the most he does as of late.

Is it also possible he is napping so poorly because he is overtired? I sometimes don't try to get him to nap until he starts to fuss which is usually past the 2 hours awake mark because I was too exhausted to nap him earlier, which I know is bad.

 

[Shandelion]

I never felt it was bad for my son to sleep on me. He did it for a month or two, and slept so well. It was a life saver. I miss it

 

[MrsC10]

My LO went through this as well. She would only sleep on me during the day. It lasted a couple of weeks and then after that, she was happy to go down for a nap. I invested in a wrap so I could get things done whilst she slept all snug. It was a lifesaver!

 

[Rainbow82]

Do what you need to do. We used a wrap, it was a lifesaver, I could get on with stuff while DS slept in me in it. That said I have found that if DS gets too overtired he wakes every ten minutes.

 

[Beanonorder]

I agree do whatever works. But, it can make your life a lot easier if you do follow a schedule. At this age following the general idea of 90 minutes can make a significant difference. So basically after every 90 minutes of being awake lo should go for a nap, even of not showing tired signs.
A mom with a terrible sleeper shared this and it made a huge difference for her. I loosely followed it too and my ds was inch easier to put down for naps.

 

[Taurus8484]

Do whatever works.....its survival mode xx

 

[Bevziibubble]

I don't think it creates a bad habit. You've got to do what it takes to get baby to sleep! I did it with my first and am this time as well.

 

[Calitwins]

There is no right or wrong. You can do whatever you feel is best for you!

 

[hanni]

Make the most of the days that your baby will fall asleep on you! I just get poked in the eyes now.

 

[Diannam]

Thanks everyone. I will nap him on me so he can get some of the precious sleep he needs. I miss the days when he had a 2 hour nap in the morning and a 3 hour nap in the afternoon in his bassinet.

I wish I felt more comfortable using a carrier. I am always paranoid he can't breathe well enough. Either way he usually cries one hour after being in it.

 

[Button#]

Mine went through a phase of 40 minute naps at that age. I agree with the 90 minute rule. Normally by the time they're fussing they are overtired. I still have to time my baby's naps by how long she has been awake although she goes for longer now of course.

 

[Diannam]

Even when I tried to get him to nap within 90 minutes this past day it was rough. I had my mom over and she always tried to put him down only to discover he would wake in a few minutes.

I will be glad when this phase passes. At least he will sleep in his bassinet at night for 3-5 hour stretches.