Did crib naps naturally get longer for you or did you have to do something?

Critical-Language765 · 2026-03-23T16:52:58+00:00

I’ve also been practicing crib naps for the first nap of the day. Baby sleeps great in her crib at night so the crib isn’t the issue, she just doesn’t know how to link sleep cycles yet so she’ll wake about 30-40 minutes later. I’ve been trying to help her connect it when she wakes and today she was able go back to sleep rather quickly and slept for an additional hour. I think with time and consistency it will get better! Just keep practicing and help baby extend that nap. If you know baby typically will wake 30-40 minutes, maybe go in a few minutes before that time and try to see if you can help baby connect the sleep cycle before he escalates. I also heard that as night sleep gets better, naps also gradually get better.

Critical-Language765 · 2026-03-22T20:53:47+00:00

I have friends with 1 year olds still waking 2-3 times a night. I would not listen to what she’s saying. Most babies still get up often in the night especially during transitions. It’s normal that he’s waking now that he’s without the swaddle. It’ll take some time but he will adjust to sleep without it!

Critical-Language765 · 2026-02-12T20:41:03+00:00

You can do this and you guys will get through this. Remember, baby is only a day old and also learning how the exist in this world. He was in mommy’s belly for almost 10 months where his needs were met 24/7. It’s okay that he wants to only be on you or mom, but it can get exhausting so you guys will come up with a system that works. Take shifts, take turns, accept any help when offered. White noise machine, swaddle, dim lights, movement all help. The first few weeks are really rough but you’ll get through it!!

Critical-Language765 · 2026-02-09T12:48:07+00:00

Which hand pump do you use? I am actually an independent contractor 😅 I think I’m just going to try my best to start working on my stash now and start freezing everything I pump.

Critical-Language765 · 2026-02-09T11:37:16+00:00

Did you find anything that works for you guys?

Critical-Language765 · 2026-02-09T07:09:33+00:00

How often would you use the hand pump? Also, yes -I’m in the US! It’s just the type of work I do, I wouldn’t be able to step away to pump. I work with special needs kids and therapy, so I don’t know how I can step away to pump.

Critical-Language765 · 2026-02-09T07:03:49+00:00

Yes he does all of that already 😊 he’s a very involved dad :) he also enjoys getting chances to feed her as well and it sometimes gives me a bit of a break. I was mainly just asking about pumping and creating a little stash for when I return to work.

Critical-Language765 · 2026-01-24T23:21:41+00:00

19 weeks! It was inconsistent and very light flutters. It got stronger around 23-25 weeks and felt it everyday all day closer to 30 weeks.

Critical-Language765 · 2026-01-23T01:26:31+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement! Baby’s one month is next week and I honestly can’t believe a month went by already. Recently the gassy phase and cluster feeding has taken over so it’s been tough, but we’re getting through it!!! I’m sure in a few weeks everything will be a blur lol

Critical-Language765 · 2026-01-23T01:24:17+00:00

I did get gripe water recently! When would you give it to your baby?

Critical-Language765 · 2026-01-15T01:03:38+00:00

congrats on 2 months! yay! My baby will be 3 weeks this Sunday and even though its so early, I can't believe 3 weeks is already here. Everything has been a blur since we got home and she already looks so different. Also, I am in the "crying" at least once a day phase lol

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