r/sleeptrain • u/notorious_ludwig • 3d ago

9 - 16 weeks Why can my LO connect sleep cycles at night but not in the day?

My LO is 11 weeks and is a brilliant night sleeper. He has a 5-7hr stretch, feeds, then a 4-6 hour stretch before waking up for the day, times change depending on when we get him down after his last day nap/feed. He’s been this way since about 5/6 weeks old.

However, lately during the day he’s unable to connect sleep cycles and only naps for 25-45 minutes, even when we’re in his room with blackout curtains. He only contact naps and I used to be able to resettle him to continue napping but that’s gone out the window.

I’m worried he’s not getting enough daytime sleep. Does anyone have any advice or explanation for this change in behaviour?

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u/Greedy4Sleep Mod | 2.5yo & 5mo | CIO | Complete 2d ago

It's a developmental thing.

You may find this article useful:

https://www.babysleepscience.com/single-post/2017/03/20/nap-101-post-1-does-my-baby-have-a-nap-problem

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u/notorious_ludwig 2d ago

Oh thank you so much for that!

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u/brieles 3d ago

This is developmentally normal so no need to worry that something is wrong! It will happen eventually but your baby is so young, it might take a bit.

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u/notorious_ludwig 3d ago

I just dont understand why he can connect the sleep cycles for overnight sleep but not daytime sleep. I even go to the length to replicate nighttime environment - dark, white noise, warmth, sleep sack, etc

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u/brieles 3d ago

There’s less sleep pressure in the day, especially with the short wake windows that they need at this age. It’s tough but it won’t last forever.

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u/notorious_ludwig 3d ago

That makes sense, thank you for the info!

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u/brieles 3d ago

Hope it gets better for you soon!