Napping independently at 11 months
I wanted to share this newer development of my baby’s sleep skills for parents of younger babies who also adore cosleeping, but wonder when independence happens.
I have been cosleeping from birth. We exclusively contact napped for months until he developed a comfort in the car seat.
Baby has been needing less cuddles during nighttime sleep, and has been having much longer stretches. His wake ups have went down from 3-11, to 1-2.
These changes made me feel like he might be ready to try independent napping in the house, and he has been successfully been taking 1.5 hr naps during the day! I truly did not see this day coming, but my gut told me it was time.
Trust your instincts. Love your babies. Support and nourish them as they develop and practice their skill of sleeping.
Disclaimer: Very unfortunately, my breastfeeding journey came to an end about a month ago. I don’t know if this has contributed to his change in sleep patterns, but I would delay these changes if it meant a longer breastfeeding journey.
Much love and strength and cozy memories to all that have made it this far down my post.