My mother in law hates the fact that my 10-month-old daughter naps during the day. She always makes comments about the “strict schedule” we have her on…it’s not even strict, she wakes up at whatever time she does…eats…hangs out for about 3-4 hours…naps…wakes up and does it all over again. She only has 2 naps, which I don’t think is excessive? (Not sure, first kid). There are some days she will only have one nap, but she is significantly fussier those days. I tried explaining this to her, and she just blows it off…saying things like, "my kids never napped, naps aren’t that important, you can’t stop your whole day for a nap, etc."We don’t stop our whole day…sometimes we work our day around the naps because it makes our baby a more cheerful one and we feel less stressed because she isn’t fussy… So what’s the big deal! She also doesn’t believe in a “bedtime”. Our little one falls asleep between 8-9…if it’s ever anything past that it’s sooo hard for her to fall asleep, I assume because she’s overly tired? She believes baby should sleep “whenever she wants”…It makes me hesitant to let her watch her…I feel like she will just keep her up for however long she wants, and I end up with a fussy/unhappy baby. I don’t know. She was just venting because I got scolded because my daughter just went down for a second nap.
Her kids must have been miserable when they were young. 
It’s normal for them to nap twice a day! My daughter went to one nap a day just after her first birthday!!
They require like 14 hours of sleep!
She is not almost 3 and still naps once a day!
Yo gramma " worry bout yo’self"
2 naps at that age are normal and for baby’s they are absolutely a necessity unless you want a screaming over tired child all day
A sleeping baby is a happy baby lol my kids all hated naps by that age but if that schedule works for your baby then go for it. I hate when older people say my kids never did that. Every kid is different
My kid napped twice a day until she was about 1. She still naps on occasion at almost 4 but was steady 1 a day until recently. Let the baby sleep as kuch as it wants. It is vital for proper brain development.
How did she raise her kids? Geez. Physiologically babies NEED sleep to develop. She doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Just ignore her and set your foot down. It’s your child.
Your baby, your rules. Sounds to me like what you are doing works great for your family. Maybe what she did worked for hers…but this isn’t her family. Keep in doing what works for you.
My grandson is almost 10 months old and he usually naps 2 times a day! Once around 11 and sometimes again around 4. He’s usually ready for bed between 8:30 and 9. You’re baby is just fine and normal. Screw what she thinks. Lol.
She sounds like she failed as a mom to hers! Kids most definitely need naps! MIL needs to mind her own damn business!
She’s annoyed because a baby naps?? What’s she expect the baby to do? Get a job? #mindyobusiness
Schedules are do important for little ones and sleep us when they do the most growing/developing! Naps are a big deal! Next time she says something just say this is the way we parent and it works really well for us… sorry you don’t like it…
Naps ARE important. For their mental and physical development. I have 3 toddlers and they still nap at least once during the day.
Sounds like you know what you are doing! Good job.
My two napped twice a day till one and then went down to one nap a day. My oldest was nearly four before she stopped having an afternoon snooze. It’s completely normal for children to nap they are so active and also constantly growing!
Shit! I nap n I’m 42, sooo I’m all for naps 
At that age they need to nap. Their body and brain is taking up so much info. Napping help them to rest from their days activities. It is beneficial for their brain growth. I have let my mother in law know that I appreciate her “advice” that she raised her children how she saw fit and that I will do the same with mine.
she needs to go with you to the next Dr. appointment- bring up naptime in front of the Dr. they are necessary for growth.
My kids took naps! Usually 2 until they were 2. And ALWAYS have had a bedtime. Plus My 4 year old still takes a nap once a day. Not sure what her problem is.
My daughter just turned 3 and she still takes a nap most days
We have had our daughter on a sleep schedule from day 1
And when she doesn’t she’s cranky all day and its hard to get back on a schedule even if she’s off it for 1 day
If your child was in daycare under age 1 naps on demand. Ages 1-5 would have nap/quiet time for at least a 2 hour period.
It’s not her kid so I wouldn’t give two shits what she has to say about it. Sounds like she needs to mind her own business.
I wouldn’t let her watch your baby. She’s more concerned with controlling you and the baby than she is with the baby’s well-being. If your baby has two naps, then she needs two naps. End of discussion.
Maybe she needs a nap. Keep doing what you’re doing.
First off, she’s your baby not hers. If you want work around your babies schedule then it’s your business. You know what works best for y’all, tell her she can keep her opinions to herself.
Tell her to go away or zip it 
2 naps is normal for that age. Once they hit 1 or even a little older they will transition to 1 nap in the afternoon. Tell her to butt out…lol
I’ve never hesitated to not go somewhere or adjust the time for something for my daughter’s nap schedule. It’s what is best for baby and you, not them. They can take it or leave it!
Umm baby is 10 months they need naps tell her to mind her buiesness
Tell her to mind her own damn buisness
Hahaha give her your child when they havent napped and she’ll change her story real quick. Every child is different but oh is my little girl a bear when she doesn’t get a nap
Dude my daughter is almost 2 years old and she still takes 2 naps a day she just crashes no fussing nothing she just goes and lays down in her bed
My baby is 15 months old and sleeps twice during the day she used to sleep one hour but recently 2 hours with the growth spurt lol that’s how they grow and have energy to learn, some people cut down to one nap after 2 years old, you Can read about babies and napping its normal and highly recommended 
maybe your mamma just doesn’t remember lol
Her kids are not your child. It’s not her place or her right to tell you what you can and can’t do with YOUR child. Sleep is important at that age. My ex MIL tried that with me until I told her off.
Tell her to mind her own, say you’re thankful for the advice but you k ow what’s best for you’re baby
What an idiot, naps are extremely important for s developing brain and body. SMFH
My girls are 3 and 2 yrs old we follow a strict nap and bedtime routine. It helps them not us. Tell her to her over her self
Ask your MIL to join you for your daughters next doctors appointment… where the pediatrician who studied the health of children for many years can shut her down.
She’s wrong, way wrong. I’m sorry you have to deal with that, but it is a FACT that they need naps at that age.
Babies and toddlers nap and 8pm is a perfect bedtime.
OMG same. Could have written this myself
Sounds to me like she has jealousy issues. Why else would something like that would cause an uproar
2 naps isn’t excessive at 10 months. Babies need lots of sleep.
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Naps are still very important at this age and so is having a schedule. Things run much more smoothly. You know what is right for your baby. Keep doing it!
You are doing everything right momma. Stick to your guns. Children NEED, naps and consistency. It is super important for development
But if the baby should sleep whenever she wants then what’s the problem with naps.
She needs to mind her own business. Ur doing it properly. Child needs to sleep, let her sleep
Uhhhh… my 14 month old takes a morning nap, a noon nap, and an early evening nap. MIL can shove it.
Your baby not hers tell her to mind her own business
Not horribly interested in what anyone has to say love…this is YOUR child not hers and if she doesn’t like it or can’t keep her “helpful comments” to herself then perhaps she should go find someone who does need her instructions. Babies sleep A LOT…maybe MIL needs to take a nap herself…at her house.
Mamma you have to do what works best for YOU & YOUR KIDDO not what your mother-in-law things it’s best. Everyone needs to learn their place in a child’s life. If she’s with you as her mamma have every right to make a schedule if that helps you than so be it. No one needs to tell you anything. At the end of the day you are taking care of you kiddos and their needs and what helps them threw out the day.
I’m also strict on having a schedule for my kiddos cause I’m the person whose with them 24/7 7 days a week. So I do what’s best for my kids and myself. I don’t care or listen to anyone’s else’s opinions cause they are my kids and I have never asked anyone for help when it comes to them.
So no naps but should be able to sleep whenever she wants? She’s contradicting herself.
Tell her to mind her own god damn business ur baby ur routine your rules
My son had two naps a day until he turned 1.5, and now he Has to have his one long nap or else he’s a rager. Anyone has a problem with that can handle the tantrums. Just smile and say, “Well, babies sleep. She’ll feel much better when she wakes up.” And walk away.
She’s a baby, of course she’s still going to want to nap, it’s tiring been that age. I’ve got twins that are nearly 3 and they still sometimes have a nap when they want. Id rather them nap and be happier and less cranky then them been tired and whinging all day
I’m 23 and nap let the kid nap
When my daughter was that age (from 5 months to about 17 months) she slept,combined, 18 hours a day. She was healthy and fine. Ate fine, played well, so your MIL can keep her mouth shut. Your child your rules
P.s I always planned everything around my kids needs… everything. That is good parenting
Even if you had a ‘strict’ schedule it is NONE of her business what you do with YOUR daughter. What kind of weirdo has a problem with a BABY taking a nap?
you said YOUR 10 month old daughter? Nor HER 10 month old daughter. I will end my comment right there. Keep up the good work mom!!!
She’s very controlling its not her baby tell her to mind her own bisness
My baby took 2 naps at that age. Still does sometimes
I’d inform your mother in law it doesn’t matter how she parented, what kids did or didn’t do or what she thinks the plan for your child ought to be. It’s YOUR child. Your routine works for YOUR baby. And if she doesn’t like it she doesn’t have to come around. I wouldn’t disrupt my life and my child’s life to make someone that doesn’t have to care for the child on a regular basis.
Naps are important for healthy babies. Period. Show her this and tell her to get over herself.
You need to tell your MIL to go google her opinions before she makes stupid comments. Let that baby nap!
Tell her to sit down and shit up…
She is so clueless!!
I honestly find it concerning that she’s upset by a baby’s natural need for sleep. Naps aren’t exactly optional: they’re a biological necessity. A baby’s sleep schedule is obviously going to be different than ours and they need the extra zzz’s in order to properly rest and grow. Some babies sleep less and some sleep more but that’s all within normal. What isn’t normal is withholding sleep from a BABY. That’s child abuse in my opinion.
My kids stopped napping on their own. I didn’t make them nap, didn’t make them stop. They now have time where they sit quietly and relax for a few to recharge but naps are a to each their own type thing. Your baby is sleeping well at night, then don’t worry about it. Your baby, your call.
Kids grow in their sleep. At daycares they take naps why is it bad at home.
Naps are a normal and important part for a growing baby. 2 naps is not excessive at all, they dont start to switch to one nap until around 18 months and sometimes later! You do what you think is right for your child. They are all different.
My mil does that… we have a STRICT schedule for my oldest or she gets upset and grumpy and mil watched her one time and it’s like I never had a schedule
At 10 months, 2 naps is normal and having the same sleep schedule daily helps them sleep better. I definitely would also have issues with my mil if I felt she wasn’t following the schedule that I have set for my kids. All kids need routine. Period.
She needs to step back lol
Naps are so important for babies and toddlers… it helps their brains grow and develop not taking any naps at all actually is not good.
She needs to mind her business.
My daughter took 2-3 HOUR naps every day until she was almost 3. And oh well if you don’t like it. I know it’s hard to tell your MIL to her bent. But the important thing is that you need to be ok with doing what YOU do!
Tell her to take a fucking nap for christ sake.
Humans enjoy napping lol fuck your mil and do what works for your fam:woman_shrugging:t2:
Girl, if I was you, I would put her in her place. That is your baby and the schedule you have her on is your business and she doesn’t get any input. My babies took 2 naps a day at that age and if they needed a 3rd nap they would have gotten it. You know what is best for your baby, don’t let her make you second guess yourself. Babies need lots of sleep. I can’t even imagine trying to keep a baby up all day at that age without a nap. Pretty sure your MIL has forgotten how much babies sleep.
She is stepping the line. She can only suggest but she can never take your place. Tell her to make her own baby. no. Dont say that but f…ck her. Youre in charge.
Your daughter is still a baby! My daughter didn’t stop taking naps until she was 3-3 1/2. Naps are beneficial to babies and are necessary because a baby needs more sleep than an adult or child.
Naps are very important for development. My 4 year old still naps for 1-3 hours a day.
My kids took two naps a day also your doing a great job mama.
My 10 month old has at least 2 naps, if not 3, a day. I’d say just keep doing what you feel is right.
She’s probably wanting to spend time with your baby & is upset that she naps instead of plays with her. That’s how my mil is & it’s annoying. Babies NEED to sleep. I’m not dealing with a fussy baby just Bc someone wants to play with him 
It is normal and healthy for a baby to nap.
I’m 28 years old and I still need a nap every now and then 
Seriously though…every child is different. You are going to parent differently from her and she needs to respect that. She isn’t with the baby 24/7 like you so she will never fully understand.
How she goin sit here and say that she believed a baby should sleep when they want but than turn around and say that a baby dont need naps? I’d get her in check. 
Idk about two naps but all babies nap. Even at daycare.
Kids need naps, my son took 2 basis a day until he was a year old. He stopped taking naps when he was ready
It is completely normal for a 10 month old to take at least 1 nap a day. Your mother in law is way out of line. My 10 month old daughter can take up to 3 naps a day depending on her mood.
Your baby is young… she needs naps… your MIL needs to mind her nose.
Your baby you raising her
Sleep is when babies grow and develop. Tell her old self to kick rocks 
When they’re tired let them sleep
My kids nap till they won’t anymore or they don’t want to sleep at night
She stupid, babies need to nap. What a retard.
Ignore her pettiness. Your the parent shes not.
Let her know pretty stern that YOU are her mother and this is how you do things, if she can’t respect your wishes, find someone else to watch her.