Patterns & Habits: Myself, Aveeno

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2 Questions: Naps and Bedtime

My son will be 4 months old in 2 days. My first question is about napping. This kid doesn't like to sleep... I have days where he might take a nap and others where he may take a catnap or 2 (like 15 mins. or so) and other days, he won't nap at all. I know he gets tired but he fights it. He doesn't have a routine, plus he likes to be held in order to fall asleep. The minute you put him down, 80% of the time he wakes right up and that's the end of the nap. Sometimes myself or my mom will hold him while he naps, but I can't do that all the...

Bedtime

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Skipping the Bedtime Bath Routine

My son has a little spot of eczema on his face so from the advise I have seen out there I shouldn't bath him everyday. Unfortunately he loves his night time routine which includes his relaxing bath. I have stopped using any kind of soap directly on his face, but I can't stop him from splashing, dunking his face, and puting soap bubbles on his face. Anyone have any suggestions on what to substitute with on the non-bath nights? He has been doing so well with going to bed with a regular night routine I am afraid to break the routine, but I...

Sleep Problems

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Major Sleep Problems with 15 Month Old - Looking for help....any Help.

Where to begin? I have never been good with the sleep thing. My son is 15 months old and for about the first year I nursed/rocked/walked him to sleep. I remember those first few months he would cry and cry until I got up and walked him around. And i remember thinking what a bad habit I was starting but i could not bear to hear him wailing. He's never slept through the night - not even close. Nowadays he is up about 5-8 times a night and I seriously don't know what to do. I nurse him at 7pm and then when I'm done my husband comes...