Early Risers

Hey all! My girls have been waking up a little early lately. They usually wake between 7:30-8, but lately they have been waking at around 6 - 6:30. It's driving me mad. lol They are still on two naps a day. One nap for an hour at 9 and then a 3 hour nap at 1. They don't have trouble going down for either nap, so I'm not sure if they're ready to drop their first one. They go to bed at 7. Should I be putting them to bed later? I tried earlier, but that didn't make a difference. TIA

 

It sounds like they might be ready to drop the first. I would try it and if they still aren't sleeping a little longer then I would move the other nap up a tad and also the bedtime up a little bit. Good luck!

 

they are so sleepy by 9. if i keep them up past that they are a nightmare. i can try again...

 

Maybe they aren't ready yet ardon: Have you tried doing something different around that time? Maybe going for a walk or bring out a different set of toys just for that time, like arts and crafts? Just a thought It's amazing how difficult it is to get them on the perfect sleep schedule (as if there was one) when I would love to be told to sleep or to sleep in!! Babies have it sooo rough :bubble:

 

we do all sorts of activities, but mainly i chase them around (the park, the patio, or inside the house)...so by 9 they are pooped. these babies have the life. they always needed more sleep than most other babies their age, so it's no surprise to me that they are still on two naps. of course, i don't mind because that means mommy gets two breaks.

 

Wow! I wish my boys slept that much! My two are up between 5:30 and 6:00 and some days its even eariler! They go to bed at 7 to 7:15 and have a 1 1/2 - 2 hr nap in the afternoon. I think you should feel great that your girls are such amazing sleepers and enjoy the two breaks. They will let you know when they are ready to drop the morning nap.
Enjoy the peacefulness!

 

Can you try putting them to bed later, like around 7:30pm??

At 14 months we dropped the morning nap, but my girls were ready they were just chattering away for the hour or so they were in their cribs.

About a month ago so at 21 months, they started waking up at 5:45-6am and we pushed their bedtime back to 7:30pm and now they sleep in until 6:45-7am.

Hope you find something that works!!

Katie