Hi all,
My kid - Riya who is into 8th month is not sleeping during day time since almost her birth.we showed her few docs and all say she is healthu and plays during dsy time - so no issues.my problem iam not able to do any work since she keeps awake all day.night time she sleeps ok.
pls do share your views and experience - if had so.is there any way to make her sleep during day time.
Smita replied. Hi ann,
I have a 8 month old baby also, fortunately he goes toa day care during the day. He does not sleep in the afternoon also. The books I read said that is very common. Hav eyou tried putting him/her on his stomach and gently patting his/butt and putting some soft music. jay replied. If you take the time to read a book on parenting insted of wasting doctor time you would learn a few things.
1.Some children do not require sleep during the day.
2.Your child is now 8 months old and requires more stimulation and attention.
3.If she require sleep she will sleep.
4.If you cant get your housework done during the day do it at night.
5.Maybe you should try day care once and a while. Join the YMCA, they have parenting groups and baby-sitting. At least the YMCA I belong to does.
6.There are probaby some good kids in your neighbourhood who would come and assist you if need be.

If your child is happy and healthy why worry. You should be happy and a proud parent. Maybe you should use this time as quality time with your child.

You can bring your child to different parts of the house and do the house work with them. Stimulate your child a bit more. Your child is interested in what you are doing. It does not hurt to include them.