My 10 months old baby is energetic. She does not have a nap during day time. Would it impact to her growth hormone?

It is common for babies around nine to 10 months to start refusing naps. This is because babies of this age are going through major developments leaps. This would both excite and also cause some anxiety in them. At this age, you will probably notice your baby is starting to develop better motor skills, such as being able to crawl, stand and squat (supported) and even take a few steps with support. Your baby may be refusing naps to ensure that he/she is close to you constantly (for comfort). His/her sleeping needs is also changing, usually dropping from having to take two naps to just one, as part of a developmental milestone. If your baby is refusing to take any nap, you can try: - Napping with your baby - Identifying your baby’s early cues of getting tired and start to settle her for a nap before she starts feeling the tiredness. Sometimes a baby would find it difficult to fall asleep when he/she is tired. This frustrates them and they may end up refusing a nap altogether. Otherwise, try putting your baby to sleep earlier in the night to ensure that she gets sufficient sleep. It is likely that your baby would be able to sleep earlier if she has missed her nap times in the day. In all, it is common for babies this age to start refusing naps in the day. It is part of their development and is unlikely to affect her growth. Check with your doctor if you are really worried.

As babies get older, their nap time gets shorter and shorter and the intervals longer and longer. Like Hui Qun mentioned, it's the phase where they are fine tuning their motor skills, be it crawling or walking, and are constantly finding out new things that may be new to them. This excites them and may be keeping them awake and excited. My son for example, once he realizes that he's able to move out on his tummy, afternoon naps are luxury to us and we are lucky if he takes at least 30minutes at a time. It's part of growing up so I seriously do not think that it will impact her growth at all.

It is all right for your baby to sleep lesser as she's exploring her surroundings and abilities. But if you are worried and want her to nap more you can use the following tips: - Keep environment cool, dark, and quiet. It can be a portable crib in another room or another house. The idea is simply to keep the environment similar. - Make sure that your baby is engaged when she's up - Observe her for signs like eye-rubbing, yawning, finger-sucking. These are the signs of being tired and if she gets too tired she might become fussy to sleep.

Hey! It is absolutely normal for growing babies not to sleep during the daytime. You would observe her physical activities to be increasing. After 9-10 months babies often refuse to sleep during day. You can try to make her sleep for a short span. It is okay if she wakes up in 10-15 min. Make sure that she getting a good night's sleep.

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I think if she sleeps well at night then there is no issue. Some babies are too active since birth and it is completely normal.

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