ankitaMom of a 4 m old boy4 days agoA. This is very common around 9–12 months, and usually it’s more about developmental changes than a “problem.”
Possible reasons:
1. Sleep regression (very common at this age)
Around 10–12 months, babies go through developmental leaps (crawling, standing, early walking, separation anxiety). This often disturbs established sleep patterns, including morning naps.
2. Nap transition
Many babies start shifting from 2 naps to 1 nap around this age. During this transition, morning sleep often becomes shorter, inconsistent, or gets resisted.
3. Increased awareness + curiosity
At 11 months, babies are much more alert and interested in surroundings, so they resist sleep even if they are tired.
4. Separation anxiety
They may wake or refuse sleep if they sense the parent is not nearby.
5. Schedule mismatch
If the wake-up time, nap time, or bedtime has shifted even slightly, morning sleep can get affected.
What usually helps:
Keep a consistent wake-up and sleep schedule
Try slightly longer wake windows (but not overtired)
Reduce stimulation before naps
Use a calming pre-nap routine (same every day)
Ensure adequate physical activity during awake time
Watch for signs of transition from 2 naps → 1 nap
In most cases, this phase is temporary and improves as their sleep pattern matures. If sleep disruption is extreme or accompanied by irritability, feeding issues, or frequent night waking, it may be worth reviewing the routine with a pediatrician.
Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children5 years agoA. the baby is 11 months of age there is a lot of individual variation in the sleeping pattern of the babies moreover as the age of the baby will be increasing the sleeping time will be reducing
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