Hi Alicia – Thanks for writing! a 15 minute naps is definitely a catnap, and so is a 30-40 minute nap! Anything less than 45 minutes or so would be a catnap in most scenarios! : )

Hi Melissa,
Thank you for visiting The Baby Sleep Site! I’m sorry to hear you’re having some trouble with naps. Although there are some babies who can get by with that little daytime sleep, I’m sorry to say, it’s relatively rare. Most 2 month-olds are sleeping something like 4 hours a day, with 10-11 hours at night. You might like to see our chart on sleep needs by age here: https://www.babysleepsite.com/baby-sleep-needs/baby-how-much-sleep/
If you’re having a lot of trouble getting day sleep, we’d recommend checking in with your pediatrician just to make sure growth is good and your son doesn’t have any health issues that could be affecting sleep. It is also normal for your son to need your help to fall asleep at this age – he may not be able to fall asleep on his own when tired.
I hope this helps, and good luck!

@Julie – Thank you for stopping by our sleepy little village and for sharing with us. We find that some babies nap on the go and some just won’t! We generally tell our parents that nothing is a problem until it’s a problem! 🙂 These are great questions about waking and feeding but likely just a bit more detailed than I can help you with on the blog. Please consider connecting with one of our sleep consultants for more support and a plan of action there. You can read more about our lovely ladies here:https://www.babysleepsite.com/about and our services here:https://www.babysleepsite.com/services

Couple questions: Sometime he naps in stroller/car seat when we are on the go picking up my toddlers. Is that a bad habit?

Should we have fixed points during the night where we wake him for feedings or just see how long he sleeps? We usually feed him (because he wakes up) at 9:30pm, 12pm, 3:30pm and then he starts fussing around 4:45am/5am and it is difficult to get him back down to sleep so I usually have him sleep on me and then I feed him around 6ish. Sometimes he goes longer/earlier than the above times. But wondering if we should start waking him instead of him waking up crying and then us feeding him.

Thanks!!

Hi @ Melissa,
Thank you for writing to us! I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your baby sleeping as well as he was! You are certainly not alone! If you haven’t yet, you can sign up to receive our free guide written just for families with young babies, “15 Baby Sleep Facts New Parents Need to Know.” Here is the link:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/15-free-baby-sleep-facts-new-parents-must-know
We do offer a few more in-depth solutions for parents who need more help. Our e-book, Essential Keys to Your Newborn’s Sleep, may be a good option for you. In it, we give you a complete toolkit to help your baby establish healthy sleep habits today and throughout the first year.
In addition, our highly trained sleep consultants can help families of newborns manage soothing issues, crying, schedules, sleep associations, and coordinating sleep and feeding times. Our sleep consultation packages are perfect for those that want to skip the DIY options.
You can read more about our wonderful newborn options here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/essential-keys-to-your-newborns-sleep
I hope this helps!

Hi @Sapna – Thanks for writing to us, and congratulations on the birth of your baby two months ago! You may want to ask your baby’s doctor if you are concerned about the amount of breastmilk he is getting/how many feeds he may need, and to make sure he is feeding enough. Our newborn same schedule may help too, but your doctor/medical professional will know best for your baby’s growth and development: https://www.babysleepsite.com/schedules/newborn-sleep-feeding-schedule/
Our e-book, Essential Keys to Your Newborn’s Sleep, may be a good option for you to help your son get on track with managing sleep and eating too. In it, we give you a complete toolkit to help your baby establish healthy sleep habits today and throughout the first year, and this includes feeding schedules.
You can read more about our wonderful newborn options here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/essential-keys-to-your-newborns-sleep?utm_source=crs&utm_medium=desk
Thank you again for visiting us! We wish you all the best!