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My baby started to sleep only 30 minutes in a stroller. The rest of the time he looks around or just looks at me. It doesn't matter if a stroller is moving or standing in place.
Can I help him sleep longer? I'm wondering if he doesn't sleep because he is not comfortable in the stroller (it doesn't fully recline - uppa baby vista)? Or he is just too curious about the singing birds, cars and other outside noises? (At home he sleeps from 45 minutes, up to 1.5 hours)
thank you
By six months you should not be using the stroller for sleep, at least by design. It's not a problem if the child does sleep in it, but don't focus on the length and don't use them for primary naps. Half an hour is plenty for a catnap; if you are looking for a full nap, put the child in his or her crib.
By that age, most children are large enough that the stroller is not very comfortable to sleep in. Many children like to roll some during sleep, which is not possible in an upright stroller. Further, the neck position is not ideal upright.
Finally, yes, your child is interested in things outside more and more. That undoubtedly contributes to the child wanting to look around and not sleep.
