7 month old daycare nap schedule!

6 - 12 months

My 7 month old was on a great schedule, WW were 2.75/3/3.5-4 and taking two naps, each at 1.5 hours.

Unfortunately, we just stated daycare and they have a set nap schedule which is unconventional for WW’s… first nap is 8:45/9am to 10 am, second nap is 12-2:30pm.

I’m not sure the best way to approach this is, and looking for advice.

Prior to starting daycare, bedtime fell around 7/7:30, however with this daycare nap schedule and the last nap ending at 2:30, it seems like such a long wake window for bed. Considering an early bedtime of 6:30 pm (4 hours), but her total wake time will be low (8hr and 45 min). Pushing to a 5 hour wake window seems like a lot to handle. On the other hand, adding in a cat nap will be tough to not push bedtime, unless she falls asleep in the car on the drive home. Pick up is between 4 and 4:30.

She also sleeping through the night. We’d previously struggled with EMWs but had gotten better. Still happens maybe 25%, she’ll wake around 5 or 5:30, but we keep in crib until DWT which is 6:30-7 am and she’s fine, she’ll fall back asleep or toss and turn or babble.

Any advice on how to approach the end of the day?

Posted Nov 5, 2025, 11:54 PM UTC

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