Structured children usually do much better. Keep it up.
I would politely tell the mother-in-law to put her nose somewhere else because that’s your child and you are the mother so you know what’s best.
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Sounds like she doesnt remember her kids as babies. Babies NEED sleep…A LOT of sleep!
My daughter is 16m she takes 1-2 naps a day. We are strict on her first nap but it depends on the time she wakes up in the am… 7am-830 she’ll nap at 1030 any later shes naps about noon and it’ll be her only nap for the day but my MIL is on the same page with her schedule she enforces it as much as i do
Even schools have children in headstart pre k and kindergarten take a nap. Naps are important
Shes your child. Tell your MIL that and if she can’t abide by your rules she will not be keeping your baby anytime soon if ever. My parents may not have liked mine or my sister’s rules but she did as we asked when she kept any of our kids.
I had trouble when my daughter started school. At that age she still had one afternoon nap - she was as grouchy as a bear until she got used to new routine. Loved it when she napped as a baby - I could get some chores done.
Tell her to politely screw off. Your daughter is YOURS for a reason. If it keeps being an issue, tell your husband to talk to her about it. And don’t let her watch your daughter if you can’t trust her to respect your rules.
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Tell her to mind her own business your child your rules and bub might need it
I think mine napped 2 or 3 times at that age.
She doesn’t believe in bedtime 
my god who hurt her?! Tell her to keep her opinion to herself and your child your rules. I have a 10 month old and she naps twice a day and sleeps throughout the night with a strict bedtime schedule.
Baby needs 2 naps. Maybe mother in law needs one. Lol
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Sophia Poulos some people honestly
my 4 all took 2 naps a day for a long time and to bed by 7:30 always in good moods then napped till went to K. they needed the sleep and always ok miss a nap and they were fussy
Just tell her to mind her own business. The baby is only 10 months old. Mine kids always took a couple naps everyday.
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Ur baby ur rules. If u dont think she will follow them which it sounds like she wont then dont leave her for more than an hour or so preferably between naps!!!
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Both my kids were napping twice a day at that age she needs to shove her opinion where the sun don’t shine all kids are different
Your baby, your rules.
2 naps are common and normal
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That’s perfectly normal, my 13 mo son is on the same exact schedule still, children thrive with routine. Mother-in-laws will be mother-in-laws, just let it go on one ear and out the other, your doing a great job.
All kids are different but it’s really not up to her, if the baby is tired let them nap. You are the mom, she needs to stay out of it, sounds like she’s saying to much, its u baby and u know what u baby needs.
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Good girl, good advise.
Omg. It’s about what works for YOUR BABY and you. EVERYONE needs to mind their own business. Just keep doing what you’re doing girl, if your baby is happy keep doing it. She’s only 10 months old for heaven sake. She’ll decide when she doesn’t need to nap any more. Or if it starts interfering with her night sleep, THEN try and keep her awake, just carry on with your life dear.
Your childs needs are as individual as anyones. Tell your mother in law you discussed it with her Dr and in his opinion I’m doing a great job. Takes the pressure off you and is indisputable. If she is persistent…let her know the only one making the sacrifice of time is you therefore it doesn’t concern her and your baby will certainly be running crazy soon and you’ll be praying for naptime. Babies grow and develop during sleep. If she’s having a growth spurt…she needs that rest! You need to establish who’s in charge or prepare for a lifetime of being bossed around in regards to your children. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your child with her…dont. let her babysit at about 18 months. 
See how her age keeps up with that! She’ll realize very quickly the value of a nap!
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Tell her to butt out, You are thinking of your daughters health,v. They need rest
She doesn’t get to have an opinion on you raise your children, the end.
Uh, too bad. Not her child, not her say.
Who doesn’t want a happy baby! Keep on doing exactly what you’re doing😁
Baby needs probably the 2 naps ur saying she does …first kid or not u r right. And two I have 4 . my 3 yr. Old still needs a 2 hour nap a day… Sometimes she lets it go but she has a much better day when she naps. And on the days she doesnt, bedtime is guaranteed by 7 :30 pm…u know what works for u and ur baby…dont believe in anyone’s negative 2 cents
Kids NEED to nap, even up to the age of 5. Their bodies and brain need it for development and to help them mentally cope with life/growing/learning. Tell that woman she is in fact wrong, literally very wrong.
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To say that she shouldn’t nap during the day and then say that she should sleep whenever she wants seems a little backwards in her thought process. She definitely shouldn’t be telling you how to raise your child either. If she is going to go against what you do and what works for your child, she should not be allowed to watch her either.
Tell her you’re the mom
It’s normal for them to have two naps a day. Children grow when they sleep. Children THRIVE on routine. Routine = happy baby and that routine is established by mom.
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Annie Bush words have never been spoken so true I’m with you 100%
My two year old naps every day… a 2 hour nap every afternoon and he needs it and so do I lol. Don’t let people’s opinions get in your head, you are doing it right 
Your baby your rules. Tell her to pound sand
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Lol 2 naps a day is normal till 2 at least. She’s senile
You are absolutely in the right. Babies need their sleep. Gma needs to stop.
Tell her to go sleep it off
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At 10 months mine still took 3 naps a day and wasn’t awake for more than 2 hours at a time.
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this is the routine I had for all mine , even the foster kids .
Id tell her plz f off … I mean mind ur business.
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My 9 month old typically takes 2-3 naps a day. And sleeps from about 930pm to 630am.
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It’s a mother in law thing doesn’t ever feel any better she will be able to handle you thinking your a good mom lol as much as she does want you to be one. My mother in law loves me but questions, demands, and comments on everything I do, it honestly makes me want to slap her. But truthfully we have no problems with each other i live her she loves me but she also feels telling me what to do is how she cares for her grandchildren which she loves. Again never feels any better but just remember it’s not life or death
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Routines help but naps are crucial for babies. At that age, they sleep about 16 to 18 hours a day? Been a minute so not sure but I know it was 2 naps at that age. Now preschool at 3yo, one two hour nap around noon and she’s set until bedtime.
If you’re not comfortable with how she will watch your baby, don’t let her for more than 2 hrs at a time. That way, even if her schedule is a little off, it won’t be so off she won’t readjust quickly.
I don’t know how she raised a baby without them napping unless she’s lying. A pediatrician would def have words with her if she did so… take her advice with a grain of salt and do what you know works for your baby.
does she think you use witchcraft to make her fall asleep?? Lol if she falls asleep, obviously she was in need for a good nap. Being a baby is exhausting, sounds like she should know that.
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Any parent in right mind knows that naps are a must with small children to keep balance my daughter’s all took naps up until 4 years old after that they took naps if up super early and had no school. Tell your mother in law stay off the drugs and go parent someone elses kids
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Mine is two and still has this schedule! Your doing fine but I definitely wouldn’t pick her for the full time babysitter bc she’s obviously not going to follow your schedule! I make my day around our schedule bc if it’s off then she acts nutty and I’m the one who pays!!
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Your the boss tell her !
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Routine is so important… tell her it’s a good thing that she (your daughter) isn’t her kid and she doesn’t need to worry or put her opinion in where it’s not needed. It sounds like you have a wonderful routine worked out with your little one, if naps make her a happier little one then why not?
My 3 year old still needs to take a 2-3 hour nap daily. The mom is outrageous.
Naps are necessary for growing babies and toddlers. My 9 year old sometimes takes a nap after school. My 3 year old.takes a nap every day still.
Bull! She, mil, is just being a pain. I had a child and I remember my two nephews,
They slept when they wanted. In fact, one nephew would go go go then drop where he was and sleep. My son had a regular nap time and sometimes had to be encouraged to nap.
Ignore her. Hmmmm maybe she needs a nap or quiet time.
It’s so good to have a routine for your baby. I remember when my son was that age, he took a nap while eating, leaning against the bed or sitting on his potty 
… Don’t let your MIL dictate to you what’s good for your child, she had her chance of raising her own kids.
I would simply tell her she’s welcome to her opinion but that I didnt share it and since she’s voiced it already there’s no need to repeat herself. She raised her children the way she wanted and that I intend doing the same.
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That is a baby, she should nap all she wants.
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Your daughter is great, in law no so much… lol
My youngest of 4 still has 1 nap a day most days!
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Your kid. Not hers. My youngest will be 4 in two weeks and he still takes a 2 hour nap or he’s grumpy
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Sounds normal to me. Not her child. My baby is 41 and would love 2 naps yet! Lol. Do as YOU WANT. It’s working
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Sleep is so important d
For a lill one, well for us all but it’s scientifically proven that lill ones need sleep for growth and development. Also every child is different and some will sleep more than others. Wish my lill ones slept as much as yours,I could get more done!
Thirdly it ur child not hers and if ur child happy n healthy then u doing a great job.xo
Enjoy the naps, they do not last long, your MIL needs to chill.
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We do the same with our kid (out first.) Though; we always have 1 parent home. We’re blessed in that aspect; so there’s no biggie working around her naps
Tell her to mind her own damn business.
She is your child you do what you think best at that age a baby needs day time naps . You sound as if you are doing everything right.
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Wow… Really… What a joke your doing a great job mommy… Your the boss tell her this is how I do it… I could care less if you like it…
Ignore your mother in law tell her it’s your daughter and your the parent wht you say goes, dont let someone make you feel bad, kids will always if they want you cant tell a kid no you cant nap xx
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Your Child, your Rule. As long as it is not harmony your Little one. Plus, babies should get as much sleep as they can for their growth.
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I seriously hope I do not turn into a mil like this! Mils need to love and spoil their grand babies and then back the F off and let mum and dad parent they way they feel is best!
That’s totally normal for that age!!!
Babies beep naps!!
My children napped everyday until they were about 3 and
My 4 year old grandson sometimes still takes an afternoon nap
Tell her to get fucked
If she doesn’t get that nap, she would be miserable. You MIL needs to suck it. Sorry. Not sorry. My MIL gives me crap bc we’ve always had my 2 year old on a strict sleep schedule. She says “he needs to be adaptable” I literally just walk away and out of the room and won’t let her finish her sentence and she finally stopped saying anything. He runs really hard and then takes himself to bed most days. We almost never have to fight him to get a nap or bed time, bc he WANTS it, and it sounds like ur daughter does as well. The halarious part is she started babysitting twin 5 year olds for extra cash and she started bribing them to take short naps at the same time every day and is so proud of herself for it
I have a small home daycare for the under 5 group. 2 naps a day for a 10 month old is the norm. Most drop the morning nap around a year, but some keep it longer. How you handle her naps and bedtime is up to you and what works for your home. This is your child.
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Nothing wrong with naps. All 3 of my kids took naps until they were 4.
Cause she’s doing what all babies and people in general do and recharging get batteries? Tell mil then she can watch her when she’s screaming her head off due to being tired 
Completely normal sounds like you’re an amazing mom
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All babies are different, and after all you are her Mama
Naps are important. You are fine.
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She still needs naps. That’s how a baby grows. Not to mention, if they dont nap, they’re cranky as hell. My 5 month old still naps about 4 times a day. Sometimes more sometimes less. Hell, I still make my 5 and 7 year olds nap on Friday after school and on the weekends. It does them a world of good.
My daughter will be 3 in May and still naps once a day… daycare does nap time and if you don’t want a nap then you just be quiet on your bed for that time. And when we don’t get a nap all hell breaks and she’s usually in bed no later than 7 that night. Tell your MIL kick rocks
It’s your child. You spend the day with her so you know better than anyone what she needs and when she needs it. My daughter is 2 and still naps. My other children stopped napping at 1. All children are different. Just do what you KNOW is best for child.
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More and more it is being encouraged for parents to keep their babies taking 2 naps as long as possible! My son had 2 naps consistently for over a year of his life and then naturally dropped to 1 but here and there depending on the day or how he is feeling he will still have 2! Naps are extremely important! For baby and mama! Your MIL is nuts if she said her kids didn’t nap. I literally find that impossible to believe.
She’s being childish.
Your child needs thst nap she is still very young its the way it has to be tell her tostay out of it
2 naps are normal for a 10 month old. I would not take ANY advice from your MIL
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This is absolutely normal for Ur baby… And regardless of this being Ur first child, u are the mom and u know Wats best for Ur baby…do Wat u feel is best for baby always… U seem like an awesome mom dear and u ain’t doin netng wrong… Ur mil needs to back her shit up.
Tell your MIL to mind
her business!! And to not let you ever catch her taking a nap! Naps are one of the best things in life
Naps are important for brain development of a child.My kids followed the same ruin yours do.No nap,no peace.Children are cranky without naps and yes the world does stop for nap time when your a good mom! Maybe your in-laws need too see the difference it makes I’m your child’s attitude.My grandbaby is mean when he doesn’t get his nap out!
We have the exact same schedule as u and my son is also 10 months. He demands his naps. He gets up at 6am takes his first nap around 10am and then lays back down around 3pm. He also is in bed for the night around 8pm. If I dnt let him nap he starts falling when he walks and is just super crabby. As soon as he knows he’s going for a nap he gets all excited.
Does she know anything about toddlers? No offense but even the doctors tell us our daughter should be napping.
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My kids took 2 naps till they were about 12 months to 24 months. When they start to grow they need less naps. I still try to get my four year old down for a nap at times. I would worry about it. You’ll be sad when she sleeps less, so enjoy it!
Actually, my daughter’s pediatrician said that children can benefit from 2 naps a day until they are 2. After that, they aren’t particularly necessary.
If she doesn’t have a medical degree, I’d take everything she says with a grain of sand. You know your child. She had her turn to parent, so she needs to keep her opinions quiet.
Tbh, I don’t do traditional bed times with my 16 month old. She goes to bed at 1:30 am, but she’s on our schedule and gets plenty of sleep for her age.
Id tell her to suck the back side of my asshole. Bc thats where her oppion matters. People and thier oppinions now days . shes YOUR child. So you do what’s best.
I have children and grandchildren. All babies are different, but they ALL need naps. You follow your babys lead and your gut feelings, and dont listen to her. And don’t forget, you have every right to cut toxic people out of your life no matter who they are.
That’s great she naps. Never mi d mil
Tell her to mind her own beeswax. If the baby needs a nap let her nap. When they grow they need that extra sleep. My son is 5 and still takes a nap some days after school because he’s just tired
Uhhh is she stupid or something?! Naps are VERY important. There’s a reason they do them at daycares and preschools
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Children thrive on schedules. She can suck it
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Does she expect your baby to go all day without sleeping?? My daughter is 4 and still takes a nap everyday. Even when she says shes not tired I put her down and shes out within minutes. Babies need sleep. A lot more than adults do.
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Well said. Its your child and if the toutine works for you and your baby keep doing it and if she doesnt like it she doesnt need to come around. Its not healthy to have someone who doesnt respect you as the mother of the child. It teaches your kid to not have respect for you.
Your kid, your wishes