Still takes 2 long naps a day?

Shayla - posted on 07/03/2010

Until recently, my son has slept 12 hour per night and two 2.5 or 3 hour naps. Just this week, he has dropped his first nap. He would probably sill play quietly in his bed if I were to take him up to his room.

Jessica - posted on 07/03/2010

Enjoy your time...My son gave up both naps by 22 months and didn't sleep more than 8-9 hours at night. My daughter on the other hand sleeps from 9:30pm until 8:30am and takes a 1-2 hour nap every afternoon. All kids are different and if it makes them happy it makes Mommy happy.
Katy---Before you have to switch him to daycare or sis in laws try laying a blanket down on the floor at naptime and just say night night time so he will get use to sleeping somewhere besides his crib. DD sleeps in living room for naps so I can clean her room and put clothes away. :)

Lyndsey - posted on 07/02/2010

my son has never taken two naps, but he sleeps all night through and takes one nap lasting about 2-3 hours... I would just enjoy the fact that you're getting some down time, it might not last for much longer :)

Sharyn - posted on 06/30/2010

my daughter sleeps 10 hours a night and a ONE 2 hour nap in the afternoon and thats it .... but then she'll fall asleep anywhere .... (just like her father)
she has never had 2 naps a day since she was 8 months old.

Jessica - posted on 06/27/2010

I agree with the other posts. If the baby is sleeping well, go ahead and let him. Mine still takes two naps as well, and I welcome it. He's such a busy guy and is growing so much, his body needs the rejuvenation.

Jessie - posted on 06/20/2010

Totally normal. Dr. told me that they need 2 naps at least til they are 18 mos old. Don't stress. If he is sleeping well threw the night still then you are good! Enjoy it while it lasts cause it won't last forever!

Kim - posted on 06/20/2010

ps if we have a very busy afternnon like going to a play centre where hes non sto runiing and climbing he usually will sleep 1/2 hour on way home in car. im sure its nothing to worry about/ i say enjoy it while it lasts ha :)

Kim - posted on 06/20/2010

hi my 18 month old son sleeps from 7.30 at night right through until 6.30 am then he naps again and 10.00 am and sleeps right through til 11.30 but no afternoon nap now i think itsbecause his morning nap has insreased from about an hour to one and half and sometimes 2 hours ) and yes i love my free time too ha x

Jenni - posted on 06/19/2010

my daughter is 18 months and sleeps 13 hours straight at night plus has 2x 2 hour sleeps during the day. nothing wrong with it enjoy it while it lasts

Karen - posted on 05/11/2010

As the mum of a 17month old boy who has never slept more than an hour per sleep at a time (and usually only half an hour!) I wouldn't worry about him getting too much sleep. Mine has two sleeps still and he seems to need them, even though they are short. I've tried one sleep and most mornings he is really grumpy if I don't give him a nap.

Its obviously not affecting his night sleeping so I'd just enjoy it while you can - no need to wake a happily sleeping baby. Luckily my little one sleeps all night too, but I think all babies are different - some use/expel more energy than others so need more sleep. Best of luck with your little angel.

Jenna - posted on 05/10/2010

My son still sleeps like that ... has since he was only weeks old. He is honestly on the same schedule he was on at 7 months ... just more food and no formula! lol The pediatrician said more than likely by the end of the summer 1 of the naps should kinda just phase out of the equation.

Katy - posted on 05/10/2010

He's gonna need to go to day care soon, (or else have my sister in law watch him) but I noticed he won't sleep anywhere but in HIS crib! Uh oh... We went out of town to see other relatives, & he climbed out of the porta crib, not sleeping till after midnight! Yikes, I'm just imagining the babysitter's routine... :-| From 2 naps to none???

Amanda - posted on 05/08/2010

I have been thinking the exact same thing. People keep telling me he should be only having one nap but if he is sleeping through the night I don't see the harm. My son gets up so early at around 6/6:30 every morning so I can see him being tired by 10 when he has his first nap. Just now lately he lets me know if he wants one by being super hyper around 9:30/10 and not seeming tired. Then I let him go until usually after lunch if possible for one good LONG nap. I find if he has only one nap and it is too early he is very cranky suppertime and needs to go to bed early. He only had one for three or four days this week then back to two yesterday and today! I am glad he isn't the only one having two naps though!