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I would go with B, but not stress about the third nap. At 6 months, my LO would sleep well while being worn. She also loves being around people, so being at a big family dinner would help avoid any bedtime meltdowns.

I think it depends how your LO handles change and noise. For mine, I would try the 3rd nap or get him to sleep some in the car so he won't be totally tired come dinner. Mine would also be totally entertained by the other kids and noise so that would actually help.

I would go with what @blackbird: said.

We are going to wing it on Christmas Eve as well. We will be at my parents house so that will make it easier but with 40+ people in the house, I don't think she is going to go down to bed very easily...

Like PP said, I would just go with it and see how LO does. I would probably try to squeeze in some later day sleep, either a nap or in the car, and then just do bedtime at home. He might sleep at the restaurant regardless. My 6.5 month old is less content to sleep in the carrier at restaurants than she used to be, but she will still do it from time to time.

I would go with it and like others have said, prepare to leave or have one of you walk around the restaurant to calm LO if necessary.

I would go, it's a holiday and yes I understand that it ruins the routine, but in this case being with family would be more important to me. I would push back afternoon nap or try to get a 3rd late afternoon nap in to hopefully tie her over & I would think of investing in a stroller so if LO wants to nap you have a place to put him/her down.

I'd roll with it - that's what happens at the holidays! Last year DS was 5 mos and slept in my arms during xmas eve dinner, woke up for awhile, and totally passed out in his pj's on the way home.

Meh, I'm pretty obsessed with not messing with my daughter's sleep, but over the holidays you really just need to go with the flow. I'd probably see if he'll nap in the car on the way there. If not, then just wing it. It's just one day.

What kind of restaurant is it? If it's a fairly casual place with some space to spare you can try putting him in his stroller with the shade up or a blanket over him. We've had luck getting DD to sleep that way in restaurants. We just kind of roll her back and forth with one hand while we're still sitting at the table.

@blackbird: this! Be prepared for a not so great night of sleep, be forgiving. Babe will get overstimulated. When we have something to go to we do try for a third nap, by lying and nursing or going for a walk, but it didn't happen is weekend and she was fine. We got home an hour after bedtime. She was tired and went right to sleep! All the people and excitement kept her up and entertained until then.

Glad you posted this since we will be in the same boat. We are going to wing it as well.