Each child is an individual.And how OLD are her "children " NOW ! She sounds like she needs to get herself a puppy to raise and leave you TO BE THE MOTHER OF YOUR OWN CHILDREN!!
Kids do better on a schedule… not strict just some semblance of order in their lives makes your life that much easier and also a regular bedtime gives you and the hubby a little time alone each day. Which is much deserved for both of you.
My phrase, “Last time I checked, I carried and birthed these babies.” That’s it, conversation over. Next time it’s brought up, same auto response. YOU make the rules for YOUR child.
Most kids are being sleep deprived, when she is about 1 year or a bit older she will probably go down to one nap.
It’s normal for babies to eat, sleep and play. Your mother in law is out of line. If you are concerned talk to your doctor, not her
Most kids still have naps at 5-6 years old. Of course every kid is different. I’ve had 4 and was a lead teacher at a day care. Trust me it’s perfectly normal and better for your baby to get enough sleep! Maybe allowing her to take your baby for an entire day will help her remember 
My first baby napped a lot! My second didn’t nap much. Every child is different. You, not your mil, know what your child needs. This is a warning sign I would take heed of with your husband. His Mother probably needs him to talk to her about boundaries and how to respect them.
I am a Mimi and I love to spoil my babies. Naps are important. Your home schedule is important. If she keeps the baby and chooses not to put them down for the naps it’s her to deal with it. What you and your husband want to do in your house is your business.
I babysit a lot, that is pretty normal for kids that age that I watch.
She obviously has no respect for you or your parenting abilities, she will obviously do her own thing entirely if she looks after your baby. Stick to what your heart tells you with everything, it’s about you and your child and nobody else X
Naps help children grow and develop properly. You are doing good. Dont let others tell you how to raise your children.
Its great she takes naps. It’s good for her. Gives Mom time to prepare for the rest of her day.
It’s none of your mother in law’s business. You’re her mother your husband must agree with you. Tell mommy dearest to butt out when you want her advice you’ll ask for it.
10 months old they definitely NEED a nap!! Mine, and I had 3 would get super cranky without a nap!! That’s when I got my housework done!!
Do what is best for your child and what works best for you. It’s your baby.
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Naps are a way for our bodies to heal. I wouldn’t let them nap for 3 or 4 hrs but if they need a nap please nap! Every baby is different! All you can do is listen and respect her opinion and say thank you and then you do you!!!
I had three children my first took two naps a day after waking up at the crack of dawn and my other two only took one a day and I imagine it was exactly what they needed
She needs to myob! She raised her children and your daughter is your child to raise. You are doing the right thing. Babies need to nap.
My kiddos always took a morning nap and an afternoon nap. I usually tried to make noises to get them to wake up if the afternoon nap lasted too long. I didn’t like them to sleep past 4 pm so they would sleep that night! Naps are good for kids and their mamas so they can get something done! They usually change to one nap a day by the time they are 18 months to 2 years old. Mine took naps until they went to school and even took a short nap after they came home from half day kindergarten!
I shudder to think of what your husband went thru.
You’re keeping her as it should
You’re right on point! My 5 year old still naps! If she doesnt she is GRUMPY. You may be a first time parent but your instincts are right
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Babies need nap, your mil ( being one myself) needs to butt out,this is your child and you know what she needs. Talk to your pediatrician if you feel you need validation. God bless you & your baby!!
It’s your child do what’s best for you and your family my children always take two naps also have a four month old and naps in the morning and he naps in the evening and he sleeps all the way through the night until 11 when he wakes up for his last feeding before he sleeps until it’s time to get up in the morning it is not uncommon I have three children and every one of them took a nap twice a day and sometimes if they didn’t finish their nap they get up fussy and they take another small nap it is your child do what is best for you she already raised her children are not hers
My mom does the same thing my one year old takes two naps! She says I “make” him sleep so I can have free time but it’s him that gets so tired he screams and rubs his eyes constantly.
I just have to remind her it’s my child and my choice and he’s going to take naps whenever he needs them.
My mom does not respect me as a parent and I am determined to not let that interfere with me parenting my child
All babies I have ever known at 10 months takes 1 or 2 naps a day. That way they are less tired and fussy.
Ask your Pediatrician!
Naps are benefits for the kiddos and yourself.
I was just with my 2 yr old grandbaby at the doctor today and had this very discussion! She will be 3 in May. A routine is very important. 2 naps a day is fine! Even with her almost 3 they say 10+ hours a day are still needed for this age
My 3 year old takes a nap my 6 year old comes home from school everyday and sleeps until dinner
She’s growing so much at this age, two naps is the norm. Don’t let the grandmother bother you. Just let it go in one ear and out the other.
You know what’s best for your child. Keep doing what you are and do not worry about what she say. It works for you so continue. Your next child if any other ones might not need as many naps. Every baby is different and have their own clock.
Let her nap! She is not even a one year old! Two naps a day and a 8-9 pm bedtime is very reasonable! You are totally right! My kids didn’t stop napping until they were about 3 years old. Maybe you mother in law can babysit when they are done with naps.
I have learned early as a mother in law yo mind my business so that what I’m gonna do.
You are the mom! You know what is best for your baby. Most kids take naps until they are 2 or 3 years old. Having a set bedtime will be very helps in later years when baby is old enough for school.
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Tell your mother in law to back off. Set your boundaries now or it will get worse as your daughter gets older. Yes, as someone with a masters in early childhood, children needs naps and regular bedtimes. You need to make sure your husband is on the same page and then set her straight. If it continues, you may need to avoid her long enough to ensure your daughter isnt exposed to her nitpicking negativity. She is your child and you are doing a good job raising her! Definitely rethink having her watch her if she doesn’t follow your instructions. As a grandmother of 5, I always try to keep my grands schedules and preferences so that I dont mess up their routines. Shame on her!
Babies nap… it’s what they do. Tell the MIL to go pound salt.
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She needs her naps 3 year old granddaughter is laying on me napping right now not to mention its your child and not her’s
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Kids that age take a couple naps a day.
My 3 yr old grandbaby still naps. Maybe once a week he will skip it, and boy do we pay for that by dinner time. A napping 2 year old is NORMAL.
If your daughter wants to nap, let her. It also may come a time when you have to tell your mil that it’s time to mind her own business. She’s your daughter and with trial and error you and your husband will figure it out and it shouldn’t concern her at all.
Kids nap, especially at that age. It’s not her child, it’s your child. It’s not harmful to nap, especially if she has a solid routine. Kids thrive with routine.
Sounds very normal. You know your child and what they need. My children took 2 naps usually until 2 years old. After that 1 nap a day. Best of luck
Naps are when they do most of there growing, plus she is YOUR child and only YOU know what is best for her. I would talk to your hubby and ask him to talk to her and tell her she needs to mind her business or you will have to do it. I’m a GMA and there are things I don’t always agree with but they aren’t my children so I say nothing unless I’m asked 
Naps are very necessary!! Have 3 kids and they all took/ take naps. Even my 5 yr old does. It helps their brains retain what they did throughout the day and bedtimes are essential!! Do what you are doing ignore her “advice/harping”
My daughter is 16 months and I still try my best to let her have 2 naps a day , it is very healthy for such little ones to have naps during the day 
I also know studies have shown little ones should have at least 2 naps during the day.
Dont let her make you feel like you are wrong , you are the mom and you know best what your baby needs.
Strongs mommy I know MIL that has strong opinions does make parenting harder !!
I have a 15 month old and she takes 2 naps a day. In fact, she lets me know when she needs a nap. I think naps are important for babies.
Your mother-in-law is wrong. Do your best!
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You are the parent ~ your child, your rules. My 4 1/2 year old still naps & will ask to rest. You do want is best for your child & your family!!
Naps are very important to a child and a good schedule will benefit your child and u in the future they will have good routine
8 month old daughter naps at least 2x a day, it’s totally normal for kids to need naps! Do what works for you and you and your spouse both should tell your MIL thanks for the advice but this is what WE are doing.
Tell ur mother in law to mind her business. But politely. This is ur daughter, not hers. It’s fine to give advice n opinions, but ultimately, the child is yours. U know her best. U make all decisions regarding her so tell your mother in law u appreciate her input, but the way u do it seems to work.
10 month old babies should nap! It’s healthy for them! It’s healthy for Mom as well because it gives her a break for a couple of hours! Tell your mother-in-law to piss off!
All babies need to nap. Your mom in law sounds ridiculous. You’re the mother, do what feels right.
Bottom line your mother in law needs really to mind her own business, how you and your husband wants for your child is your desicions shebshould not be over stepping your boundaries. Each child is very different your her mother shes only the grand mother put a STOP to all of this havoc your husband should have a talk w/ her if she cant be nice and respect the rules youve set for her than she needs to stay away. Prayers your way
They definitely need naps and a bedtime schedule. She raised her kids. Don’t let her tell you how to raise yours.
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It’s your baby, you layed in that Hospital bed and pushed her out, you do as you please with YOUR child! Shoot I’m 37 with a 3 month old and I still want to take naps
My daughter will be one next Friday and she takes 2 -3 naps a day or very grumpy. I enjoy naptime it’s our cuddlestime and dont care what anyone says she is my child not anyone else’s. If person didn’t help make the child then butt the hell out
Babies need rest and so does your mother in laws opinionated mouth.
She also needs to mind her own business. This is your child not hers. And I wouldn’t let her watch her because she isn’t going to do the right thing.
Babies NEED naps. Tel your mil to do her research. It is vital to their development to nap especially that young.
Kids need naps I think. My 3 year old son still takes naps but his 4 year old sister has rarely taken naps. All kids are different. Do what feels right to you and if others can’t respect that limit their time with the child. I’m not saying keep them away. I am saying don’t let baby go around nap times etc…
Your child, your rules. I have 7 grandchildren and I don’t always agree with their parents but I always follow their rules. Helps that they listen to my advise tho 
Listen to your heart-you and your husband should decide what’s best for your children but I would say don’t bait your mother-in-law by refusing visits from her grandchild- there will be less trouble for you in the end!
NAPS are needed for children. STOP listening to your mother-in-law! Naps, normally, stop around 2-3 years of age.
Tell her thanks for the input.
And when you need help and advise you’ll come to her but to please not downgrade or second guess how you do things.
Your child your rules sounds like you got this and you know your child best.
Your mother inlaw talks out of both sides of her mouth—first she says the baby doesn’t need a nap and then says she should sleep when ever she wants. She should keep her mouth shut as it’s your child and she raised hers as she wanted, so let you do the same. your husband needs to talk to his mom. I know mine would have.
your baby is only 10 months old that’s what they do is eat , poop & sleep …it’s for their development and as you said for her to be happy …your mil needs to respect your wishes as your baby’s mother to know what’s best for her and not try to push what ever she did as a mother
What? Never heard that before. All 3 of my children took naps. Hers didn’t? What did they do all day? Where they hyper? Pediatricians recommend naps.
Your MIL is upset that your baby is a baby? If you have a sleep routine that works for you, keep it up and ignore her. She can watch the baby for an hour or two here and there between naps or she can just not watch her until she outgrows them. I had one kid that napped until he was 3 and one that gave them up at 1. You don’t have to plan your lives around them forever but I’d much rather do it for a while then deal with the lunatic baby who is overtired.
Kids are suppose to take naps. She shouldn’t bud in.
2 naps a day for a 10 month old?? Perfectly fine!
You have biggee issues with that controlling MIL, I’m afraid.
I would tell her that she raised her kids how she wanted and you will raise yours however you choose. Its none of her business. Naps are important for brain development and growth in general. Teens require even more sleep because their frontal lobes are being developed and that part of the brain helps them to reason. I’d find all the medical facts about it and slap her with those. That will shut her up.
It’s a control issue…do your own thing she’s bullying you…
To be honest girl you keep doing what you are doing. I had a few unnecessary comments on my first one too. But every comment i heard was just fuel for me. Cause he and the other 2 kiddos turned out damn good.
Naps are very important for mental and physical growth. Most kids take two naps up to age 18 months and 1 nap a day after that all kids are a little different but its an important parr of growth. Explain that to your mother in-law along with the fact that she needs to but out and be supportive
Shes your daughter not hers. She shouldn’t be trying to tell you how to parent. Your husband should tell her to back off
MIL needs to mind her own business. Sounds like a judgmental hag if you ask me. Babies need naps or they are cranky and tired. Even adults need naps sometimes. That is your baby and she needs to back off. Put your foot down and tell her to mind her own or she will not get to have her without you around. I got lucky with my MIL but some are just plain rude and mean. You don’t have to put up with it and your husband should back you up on it.
You are perfectly right in two naps a day for a 10 month old. About a year old mine babies gave up their morning nap. Your MIL has a problem.
Boundaries!!! Start now or it will get worse fast. None of her business!!! And I’m a gramma of 4❤️
It’s your baby so raise her how you like - no one else’s opinion matters - listen and smile and take away what you want and forget the rest
Let your mother in law keep her - it’s ok if she lets her skip naps and she’s fussy later - the relationship they are building is important and never complain about her care as long as it doesn’t cause harm and being fussy is not harm 
i dont see anything wrong with naps or a bed time!
I don’t have kids, but aren’t babies supposed to nap? What’s wrong with that?
Offering naps is literally required by DHS in daycares until they are 4
EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT!!! My youngest used to sneak and climb back into his crib to sleep more. He is a sleeper. My middle child is an early riser and ready for bed at a decent time…no arguments. My oldest fluctuates, but tends to be a night owl. They are individuals!!! You are doing PERFECT Momma! Stand your ground! This is your child, not hers! 2+7=9…but do does 1+8 or 3+6 or 4+5!!! To each their own!
Bruh. My daughter will be 2 in may and she has to take a nap during the day otherwise she’s a wreck
What baby didn’t nap? Routines are good… You probably need to tell her to back off
tell her “you raised yours and I’ll raise mine” if she gets mad, let her but stand your ground
She gets mad that you do what is best for your child?
Tell her to go Fu$k herself. 🤷 Not her kid. Not he problem. She can shut up.
tell her to back off she raised hers and you will raise yours
My youngest is almost 3 and still takes about an hour nap every day if she doesn’t she’s horribly fussy and has trouble sleeping at night. Honestly your mother in law sounds a little crazy. It’s absolutely normal for a 10 month old to take 1-2 naps a day and bedtimes are very important also…kids crave schedule and structure. It’s good for them. You just keep being a good momma to your baby and if she can’t respect your wishes for your child you are under no obligation to allow her to keep her at anytime without you
Um sleep is a seriously vital part of their development at that age and many are going through growth spurts so they need even more… Our daughter went through a few weeks period where she was only up 3-4 hrs a day! But guess what? She needed it! And at the end of the day… It’s your child not hers!🤷
Ypur mother in law is cray cray. Babies need naps for development and growth.
Kids need naps. They get up eat, play, poop, then nap, repeat as needed. U can get it to where she can sleep anywhere so don’t stop ur day, she can sleep in her car seat while you shop or anything else. Live ur life nd tell grandma, bless ur heart, I got this.
First: Who’s child is she raise her as you see fit…period
Babies thrive on structure.
About age 2-3 they will say I don’t need a nap.
But you could read to them and rest
IT IS NOT HER CHILD!!! Period!!! Put your foot down now or you will regret it later when the child is old enough to go to her when they’re not happy with your rules and she will “take them in” when they’re a teenager to “save” them from
your rules or discipline. Trust me!!
Lol I still need naps during the day and my girls are 3 and 5 and they definitely need their naps! My 5 year old sleeps on the bus ride home from school. Naps are super important at any age!
Naps are critical for brain development at that age, tell her to go read a book!!
It’s none of her business honestly. You get to raise your children however you want as long as you are treating them good.
You do not have to take advice from anyone. The child is yours!!
Tell your husband to man up and and tell his mother she is being rude and pushy and if she continues to butt in her grandbaby time will be shorter.