My baby doesn't seem tired enough between naps, what should I do?
⚡ Short answer: Your son playing like he's not sleepy at the second nap is very common, and it's usually related to either the timing between naps or when you're catching his sleep cues.
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bir anne · Sleep
When I put my son down for his second nap, he plays like he's not sleepy at all. I think he's not tired enough between naps—what should I do?
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Your son playing like he's not sleepy at the second nap is very common, and it's usually related to either the timing between naps or when you're catching his sleep cues. Wake time windows vary by your baby's age: in newborns it's 45-60 minutes, at 6 months it can be 2-2.5 hours, and at 1 year it can reach 3-4 hours. If this window is too short, your baby hasn't built up enough tiredness; if it's too long, they're overstimulated and struggle to fall asleep. You can experiment for a few days by shortening and lengthening wake time by 15-20 minutes. Also, a 10-15 minute calming routine before the second nap (reading, dim light, quiet talking) helps signal his brain it's sleep time. If there's no improvement despite these adjustments within 1-2 weeks, I'd recommend consulting your pediatrician.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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