https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:40:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801769 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:10:53 +0000 ellewoods84 1801769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to say I am right there with you! Imy daughter is a bit older than your LO, but I think naps at this age are just a struggle. Sometimes naps just don't happen and if they do, I am holding her or it's in the swing with me swinging it because she doesn't like the actual swing. And yes it is exhausting! You are not alone. When my daughter was 2 months old, she could only be awake around 45 min. I would swaddle her then, put her in. Dark room, white noise and rock or bounce her until she would pass out. Sometimes I would try to move her other times I would just hold her so she would get some sleep. My house is a mess, her naps still suck, so maybe play with awake time like others have suggested. Although what do I know her day and night sleep sucks. Ugh. Hope you can catch a break! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801755 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:57:02 +0000 raintreebee 1801755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing that helped us was the illicit, carefully observed stomach nap. I hope I don't get arrested for admitting that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801746 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:51:05 +0000 .twist. 1801746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember standing in a dark bathroom with the fan on and bouncing L in my arms (upright) to get him to sleep. It was so exhausting. </p> <p>I'm sorry you're dealing with this mama. It's a rough age. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801717 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:32:25 +0000 LovelyPlum 1801717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really in no position to give sleep advice, but I did have a thought. Is J's hearing issue with low or high tones? I ask because I wonder if the white noise is the wrong frequency to do anything. After all, it won't work if he can't hear it. Do you have a sleep sheep or other cloud b machine? If he has issues with higher sounds, have you tried the whale or heartbeat? Just thinking that maybe you might be able to find something similar to womb noises/sensations/vibrations that he might be able to hear to calm him down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801681 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:05:25 +0000 Weagle 1801681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was the same way. We didn't get on a decent schedule until at least 6 months, and then it was hit or miss. I remember days where she would get a total of 45 minutes from waking to bedtime. It was hard. I say don't worry about getting him to sleep alone at this point, especially since it could be the reflux. Hold him if he needs it. And I was not above falling asleep while holding her or having her strapped to me in the sling so I could sleep in the rocker. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801647 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:51:16 +0000 Smurfette 1801647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: R was the same way. Just hold him so he gets a nap. Wear him when you need to get stuff done. She was 4 months , after sleep training, before we could put her down awake. They were still short naps till she was 9 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801644 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:50:28 +0000 BabyTsMom 1801644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I don't have any advice, as I'm in the same boat. My LO is the same age, and I feel like my days are consumed with trying to get him to sleep. It's progressively gotten worse, no matter what it try, and he cries bloody murder when I try to put him down for a nap. I was about to start a thread about my struggles, actually. Stay tuned! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801638 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:48:32 +0000 MamaMoose 1801638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Yes, laying flat for too long can cause his reflux to flare up and wake him up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801611 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:27:26 +0000 avivoca 1801611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>H was a crap napper at that age. One of the only things that helped was the swing, and sometimes we co-slept for naps just so she would take one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801607 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:23:31 +0000 spaniellove 1801607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Could it wake him up in the middle of a nap? When he does fall asleep he predictably wakes up 20 minutes in. </p> <p>@Smurfette: I tried after hearing he could be overtired/overstimulated and he's able to fall asleep in my arms but wakes up the second I put him down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801602 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:21:29 +0000 MamaMoose 1801602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Hmmhh... I'm out of suggestions then. I wonder if his reflux just bothers him so much that he struggles to get comfortable to sleep? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801601 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:21:18 +0000 Smurfette 1801601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried cutting back on awake time? Trying to get him asleep sooner? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801596 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:20:31 +0000 spaniellove 1801596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Yup, tried every swaddle, have the Dohm thing, and a Mamaroo. And I've tried wearing him in my Tula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801591 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:19:00 +0000 MamaMoose 1801591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm assuming you've tried, swaddling, white noise and/or a swing? Or baby wearing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/only-napping-1-2-hours-a-day#post-1801586 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:17:03 +0000 spaniellove 1801586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been thinking for a while that LO was a light daytime sleeper but that I shouldn't complain because he does well at night. It wasn't until I saw just how many hours he should be napping at 2 months and then I logged how many hours he was actually napping that I was shocked. It's just past 4 and he's napped a grand total of 45 minutes and I've spent every waking minute of my day either feeding him or trying to get him to fall asleep. And this is my typical day. I feel like a zombie and am crying constantly. </p> <p>I'm not even at a point where I can try new methods with his sleep...I just want a break, seriously. But since there is literally no one to help out, are there techniques that work? </p>