My son is an early riser - he usually wakes between 5-6 on most days. My rule as of a few weeks ago is he cannot get up for the day before 6. So, when he wakes (happy), I let him coo for a few minutes while I assess the situation, go in and feed him and change him, and put him back in his crib with a lovey or sometimes a soft toy. He rolls around, coos, plays for sometimes up to 30 minutes before falling back asleep. He's 7 months.

Today he woke at 5:40, was fed by 6 and then fell back asleep at 6:30. He will probably sleep another 45 mins-1 hr. (This is a much better situation for daycare since it doesn't open til 7 and he often does not get a morning nap until 8:30/9). Not that it really matters to me, but do you think this is considered a night waking or a nap?