Sleep-Part 2

I think this is the number one topic among moms. Should I co-sleep? Should they be in their cribs? How can I get my child to sleep through the night? Well, my new issue is how do I get my 7 month old to nap? We had been on somewhat of a schedule. Now she is getting over a cold and napping is all over the place. For the last 3 days, she has taken 2 to 3 naps at 30 minutes a piece. No morning nap. Yet fighting me through it until the next nap. I am a little at my wits end, especially since my husband was out of town all weekend.

I am trying to decide if she is teething, hitting a milestone or just out growing naps. Ugghhh! I wish they could talk and tell us what is going on.

Of course, I am looking for answers and I read in the American Academy of Pediatrics that by 8 months, sleeping starts to change again. "Her separation anxiety starts to intensify and she may start to resist going to bed and wake up more often looking for me." It's frustrating because I fell like I am on a roller coaster ride of napping.
I used to see her yawn and could put her right in the bed. Now I see her yawn and put her to bed and she cries until I get her up.

So two minutes ago I tried another strategy. I started a bedtime ritual like at night. I gave her 2 ounces of formula, red her a quick story and put her to bed with a little blanket buddy. I also left the door open more than usual. We shall see.................................................

Well, there is no crying, but the hour is almost up so I may have to try it again for the 11:30am nap.

Calgon take me away!

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Just stumbled upon this website. A very interesting video about sleep.