Parenting: Under 1s

• Preeti
• 7 January 2021 - 10:44

Hi everyone, I have twin boys who are 7 months corrected age. The last
2.5 weeks, one of my boys has been really refusing his daytime naps or
taking up to 45 mins to fall asleep once put in his cot and then only
catnapping. By the evening, naturally he is cranky and we will get tears
after his first sleep cycle at bedtime. He then ends up sleeping through
(thank god!).His brother has been fine and I should add they've always
been great nappers. I've tried longer wake times to see if this works
but it hasn't. When I've put him down for a nap there have always been
sleepy signs to indicate he's tired but he'll then start playing in his
cot. The room is always dark, white noise is on and temperature is cool.
I thought it might be due to teething or a sleep regression, but I'm
absolutely exhausted at moment juggling the two of them with different
nap routines! I'm trying to be patient and consistent but to no avail at
the moment! Has anyone else experienced this and any advice? Thank you
in advance

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• • Preeti
  • 19 January 2021 - 22:47

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  Oh no! I feel your frustration, they totally disturb each other if one
  is unsettled. Tbh, I think my boys were all over the place because
  they're teething (can feel the teeth through the gums now). But I'm
  still working on dropping a nap as probably the right time to. Still
  very inconsistent at the moment, so will let you know if we have a
  breakthrough. I've needed to come stay with my support bubble for some
  respite. Hope you're getting some sort of break too, if possible?

  Oh no! I feel your frustration, they totally disturb each other if one
  is unsettled. Tbh, I think my boys were all over the place because
  they're teething (can feel the teeth through the gums now). But I'm
  still working on dropping a nap as probably the right time to. Still
  very inconsistent at the moment, so will let you know if we have a
  breakthrough. I've needed to come stay with my support bubble for some
  respite. Hope you're getting some sort of break too, if possible?

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• • Vicki R
  • 17 January 2021 - 13:42

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  How has it worked? My daughter who has always been the tougher sleeper
  of the two has gone from falling asleep unassisted to now refusing to
  nap unless I rock or shhhh her. Which I have been waiting 45 minutes to
  do. I feel frustrated and it’s waking the other twin who naps well. 😱 x

  How has it worked? My daughter who has always been the tougher sleeper
  of the two has gone from falling asleep unassisted to now refusing to
  nap unless I rock or shhhh her. Which I have been waiting 45 minutes to
  do. I feel frustrated and it’s waking the other twin who naps well. 😱 x

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• • Preeti
  • 12 January 2021 - 10:41

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  Hi, just an update, I got in touch with one of the twins trust early
  years coordinators and she suggested dropping a nap and extending their
  wake times. Will let you know if any luck x

  Hi, just an update, I got in touch with one of the twins trust early
  years coordinators and she suggested dropping a nap and extending their
  wake times. Will let you know if any luck x

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• • Preeti
  • 9 January 2021 - 10:01

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  Thanks ladies, it gives me a bit of reassurance knowing I'm not the only
  one! I'd love to say they things have improved but napping is still
  sporadic and I do feel some teeth under those gums. Who knows?! Hope
  you're both having lots of coffee and chocolate to cope (my answer to
  everything) x

  Thanks ladies, it gives me a bit of reassurance knowing I'm not the only
  one! I'd love to say they things have improved but napping is still
  sporadic and I do feel some teeth under those gums. Who knows?! Hope
  you're both having lots of coffee and chocolate to cope (my answer to
  everything) x

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• • Vicki R
  • 8 January 2021 - 09:29

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  I wish I had some insight but I wanted to say I’m going through the same
  thing with my daughter (b g twins). She’s always been the tougher of the
  two to settle for a nap but once asleep a good sleeper. I am wondering
  if it’s teething because both seem to be at the moment. Also my
  daughter has this week started confidently sitting up on her own and is
  eating well 3 times a day so wasn’t sure if it could be a development
  thing. If you figure it out please share but I just wanted to share
  that you aren’t alone xx

  I wish I had some insight but I wanted to say I’m going through the same
  thing with my daughter (b g twins). She’s always been the tougher of the
  two to settle for a nap but once asleep a good sleeper. I am wondering
  if it’s teething because both seem to be at the moment. Also my
  daughter has this week started confidently sitting up on her own and is
  eating well 3 times a day so wasn’t sure if it could be a development
  thing. If you figure it out please share but I just wanted to share
  that you aren’t alone xx

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• • TwinMama
  • 7 January 2021 - 11:27

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  Hiya, I’m currently going through the exact same thing with my 7 month
  old girls!! They have been in a routine an sleeping through from 12
  weeks and all of a sudden they are catnapping in the day about 15 mins
  maybe only twice and then going down at night fine but waking every
  couple of hours! Bit of a shock to the system as Theyv been so good for
  months! They also seem to be taking in less milk also for some reason!
  Glad to know I’m not the only one struggling at the moment! It could
  well be a sleep regression as they have started rolling and sitting up
  recently and are weaning etc but I’m looking forward to seeing the replies!!x

  Hiya, I’m currently going through the exact same thing with my 7 month
  old girls!! They have been in a routine an sleeping through from 12
  weeks and all of a sudden they are catnapping in the day about 15 mins
  maybe only twice and then going down at night fine but waking every
  couple of hours! Bit of a shock to the system as Theyv been so good for
  months! They also seem to be taking in less milk also for some reason!
  Glad to know I’m not the only one struggling at the moment! It could
  well be a sleep regression as they have started rolling and sitting up
  recently and are weaning etc but I’m looking forward to seeing the replies!!x

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