A *REAL* FULL DAY WITH MY 15 MONTH OLD 👶🏼 2-1 NAP TRANSITION & SCHEDULE

[@brittanybalyn]

Happy Monday everyone!! I'm already seeing a lot of comments about certain items in this video (target haul and sleep sack) so I just updated the description with ALL the links xoxo

[@amykristic2980]

Love you girlie💙 you're rocking the single mom thang!!

[@claudiaj7059]

Where did u purchase the outfit arrow sleeps in?

[@saracarol1286]

But you HAVE to let us know where you got the A necklace! It's the cutest initial necklace I've seen and I NEED.

[@autumnweldon7314]

Everytime I watch your videos I'm in awe of how amazing you are at being a single parent. I think single parents are super heros and I don't understand how y'all do it all 🙌

[@gisellegarcia176]

I’d love to see a hair style routine. Your hair always looks in tact while being a super busy mom, and I’m tired of looking like the grudge in front of my daughter 😅

[@neuroticgypsy]

She has extensions so the hair always looks good and healthy. I used to have them and people would love my hair and it always fell nicely

[@gisellegarcia176]

@@neuroticgypsy right I remember that! I’d like to see care for the extensions

[@MariaandMontessori]

I'd love to see how the heck you style it like that 😭 did she post a video on that before??

[@KrystenStrunck]

Yesss my hair is always a mess

[@7BearSarah]

I needed this today, dude! Thank you! I am a SaHM to a 6 month little boy and when I say it's draining, thats not even scratching the surface. Thank you for always keeping it real, Brittany! Also, Arrow is so cute!

[@dawnforlife]

6 months giggles are so cute though! Baby 13 months and draining is definitely an understatement! 💛

[@7BearSarah]

@@dawnforlife every stage has its own challenges.

[@luveuful]

When my 12 month old started daycare she switched to a one nap a day schedule. She was so stimulated and excited about a new environment that by nap time at 12:30,(after lunch), she was so tired and ready for a nap. She naps usually 2.5 hours with a 7pm bedtime and then sleeps until 6:30-7am. I actually love the 1 nap a day because we can do so much on the weekends without having to worry about getting home by 10 for her first nap and then again at 3 for her second nap

[@dezilu5207]

Single mom to an almost 14 month old and your videos and sharing your story has really helped me so much. At first I was so sad about it but you really made me feel like it’s possible to do things in a positive way and still give my baby a good life so thank you so much for sharing. It’s also been so nice to see someone else going through things you may experience yourself helps me not to feel alone. Your baby girl is beautiful and you are really rocking it as a mom.

[@nourabinhumaid1865]

Having the luxury that my husband helps so much and my baby in daycare literally all day and still having hard time being a mother, watching this video actually inspires me ✨

[@Rowm222]

Sometimes we feel so burnt out & alone as moms. You know how to cheer a gal up! Your mommyhood is honorable. Real & raw! We SO appreciate that! Love these vids. Makes me feel like I can relate with my almost 11mo old daughter! A day in the life like this isn’t all fun & games. 🥰🥂 cheers!

[@brittanybalyn]

it's the best and hardest thing in the world - but you are definitely not alone!!!

[@Rowm222]

@@brittanybalyn As I’ve been up since 3:30 am w/ the mini human, so true! I face this reality that we definitely aren’t alone! Sleepless parents unite! 😅

[@dawnforlife]

13 month old daughter. Not alone for sure! 💛

[@HollyBaby20]

I love when you share arrows sleep schedule. I know you don’t do it a lot because it’s different for everyone but I love hearing your thought process on it !!! Love the realness of this video. You the best !

[@robertabankauskaite2628]

I am not single parent, but most of the times I feel so. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@AlliyScott]

Ugh the 2-1 nap transition is so hard but once it's settled in it's the BESSSST. You get so much more freedom in your day, and the one long nap is so much better than two short ones. Hawk would nap for 3 hours and it felt like an eternity 🙌 Also you hair looks amazing 🔥

[@M.guinane]

My 14m old transitioned from 2-1 nap about 3 weeks ago now (refusing 2nd nap for a week too). At first it was super rough because like you said that first nap is so need for yourself but it’s gotten easier for us. He used to only sleep 2hrs during the day from 11:30am-1:30pm, but now sleeps 11-2pm and that 3hr window is GREAT. All the best! Arrow will have good and bad days with naps 💖✨ you’re doing amazing!

[@gisselleconners7624]

Loved this video !!! Watching Arrow clean was my favorite part of the video !!! So cute !

[@brittanybalyn]

Same, she’s the sweetest little helper!

[@mikat2782]

Arrow mopping the floor is the cutest 🥰

[@AG-yh6wq]

We did the 2->1 nap transition at the same time, 15 months. I was so sad but it’s actually granted us way more time for out of the house stuff and just fun stuff in general. Plus the one nap is longer so that’s nice. I pushed ours till 1pm, it allows the whole morning for activities and lunch w friends at the park or something. Then you get 1-3 of nap time when you’re worn out.

[@heidimargaret306]

Hi I found dropping a nap was tough, so instead I got her used to doing quite time, if she slept her second nap that was great if not she knew it was quite time I would put a few books or a couple toys in with her and it helped so much with being able to still get stuff done or even having a little me time 😀❤️

[@nourabinhumaid1865]

Your 15 month goal schedule is my 15 month baby girl schedule it’s great, wakes up @7 am nap 12:30 to 2:30 sometimes to 2 pm and asleep 8 pm ! Great 👍🏼

[@raenewnham7490]

Arrow eating lunch and just casually knocking stuff over reminds me of my cats lol

[@licetharango909]

Idky but the last few clips of you guys in the kitchen made my day of her just hanging out while you fold the clothes so cute 🤣🤣🤣

[@chandlerk94]

Going through the 2 nap to 1 switch as well with my 14 month old and WOW am I tired!! Trying to do the same thing you are haha. WE GOT THIS!!

[@malisa1314]

We JUST went through this. My little man is 13 months and for a week straight refused second nap. We started transition to one. Like you said it was rough at first very long second wake period and cranky. We just moved the awake window in morning by 15 every couple days. He’s now napping around 12 and sleeping 2-21/2 hours! He used to only sleep like an hour twenty maybe so it’s honestly really really nice even though we lost a nap ❤️

[@keltiemartell304]

We just finished the transition and it was rough. Took about a month but we are through! She sleeps until 730 now and has a 2-3hr nap. It's working but just stay with it. I feel ya

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you for the support! I feel like we’re finally getting to a good new schedule 💞

[@calebsantarelli8239]

My 16 month old transitioned to one nap a day about a month ago... She only sleeps for 1.5 hours each day and about 10 hours at night 😩 it's been so hard to get anything done, as my hubby and I are expecting #2 and I'm needing 9-10 hours of sleep and my 16 month old still rarely sleeps through the night, even though we cut nursings down to only before her nap a few weeks ago. It's been rough when all I want to do during her nap is to nap myself. My hubby is so good to us though and takes care of baby and the house when he gets home from work some days when I have no energy to clean up

[@raecat90]

Awe Arrow helping you mop was so cute

[@agnieszkan9399]

Two naps....ah a dream....my baby is 10months and he is already down to 1nap a day....saying im tired is an understatement :) thank you for such a great video... we all go through the same :D

[@emmabush7373]

In the same boat with the 2-1 nap transition. SUCH an adjustment! 💗

[@avalonhernandez9902]

I love this video- really shows the realness of motherhood! You’re such a sweet mama!

[@brittanybalyn]

[@patriziapetruzzelli]

My son is now 14 months and he has 1 Nap a day. He wakes up around 8 and has his nap at 12 to 2pm. His bed time is at 8pm and i know its pretty late but it works just perfect for us. Luckily our transition to 1 Nap was really easy

[@brittanybalyn]

that sounds like a great schedule!!

[@saturn15]

Also went from 2 naps to 1 here 😅 My daughter’s 13 months old, and she kept taking longer and longer to fall asleep for her second nap, which would result in a awkward short wake window before her bedtime routine. We’ve been transitioning for a couple of weeks now and I think she’s starting to get used to it. Good luck to anyone else going through nap transitions! 🍀

[@alexandraraney7138]

Ugh in the same boat with my 11 month old son 😭 it's been frustrating but my son finally slept for 2 hours from 11-1 🙌🏻

[@nmkoob]

I thought my baby might need to drop a nap because she refused her second nap for several days in a row but my nanny friend told me most babies need 2 naps until they are around 2 and it was probably a sleep regression. I kept our schedule and it took her a while to fall asleep for the first couple days but she eventually got back to her routine. Every baby is different but you may want to try to make the 2 naps a day last as long as possible if you think it may be a regression 🙂

[@AmyBlakewood]

I HAVE to give your Props for killing this single mom life game! Arrow is so beautiful!

[@brittanybalyn]

thank you so so much!!

[@alexisbrown8248]

I couldn’t imagine waking up at 6am 😩 I would be a mess all day. You’re amazing! Luckily for me my 15 month old sleeps till 11:30-12:00 ish lol he loves his sleep

[@dawnforlife]

I can't too but my 13 month old sleeps like a teenager. Late to sleep 12am, late to rise, 10am. So..pretty uncommon, glad I'm not alone! ahha!

[@alexisbrown8248]

@@dawnforlife yes! My son stays up late but I’m okay with it because I get my quiet morning time ☕️🧘🏻‍♀️

[@Moxi44]

@@alexisbrown8248 I love my quiet night time so mine is in bed by 19-1930 and I love to have the night for myself. But I didnt do anything for it, she really wants her bed at that time and even points to it if we wait too long 😂. Very nice tho that yours can stay up so late

[@tiffanyhahn838]

My baby is also 15 months and this nap transition is rough. She has also been waking up at 5:30 and it’s not going well 😑

[@branndy121212]

Where is the necklace from with an A 😍😍😍

[@daniellehalsema9792]

What sleeper do you use for arrow ?

[@brittanybalyn]

Sleep sack? The Kyte baby 1 tog :)

[@daniellehalsema9792]

@@brittanybalyn yes thank you !

[@dawnforlife]

"Whenever you start to get used to a routine or schedule, your baby changes." EXACTLY. I feel like as mom's we are constantly learning, unlearning, relearning, adapting..It's pretty crazy! 🥴😅

[@brittanybalyn]

so true!! 😅 I just keep trying to remind myself that with these changes come the good changes too. Arrow starting hugging me at 15 months and now it's my favorite thing it life xoxo

[@ssawyer938]

Does she wake up throughout the night at all?

[@hanetmartin]

Oh I love this routine! My 14 month old also transitioned to 1 nap a day and it was hell. She was upset most the time and I considered going back to 2. She now goes to sleep at 12:30 and at night only at 20:30. My days are long. You are doing a great job momma! Xxx

[@yulianaflores6351]

My son is 13 months and has been refusing a second nap for almost a week. Too young right? Or what do I do? I don’t want to be on one nap schedule lolz

[@brittanybalyn]

I would say double check all factors first because that is a little young. My check list is: long enough wake windows, is the environment the same (did an outing occur), teething, a developmental leap, was the first nap too long?

[@Moxi44]

I work at a daycare and its def not too young (if they can nap good, at least 1.5 hours for example). The kids that went in with the one nap routine earlier than 15 months are actually still very good sleepers, sometimes even better than the ones that are so pushed to fit in a schedule that requires a certain amount of napping. No worries! All will end up good usually. There are kids who were terrible sleepers and I see them at almost 3 and theyre angels that love sleep.

[@MrsJames-jp8qn]

I need the pot details. Please!

[@lizzieglafke667]

Where do you find Arrows adorable sweatsuits and sweatshirt onesies? I LOVE THEM 😍

[@laurawetton5248]

You earnt that Ben and J ! Loved seeing Arrow develop, joining in the work out, feeding the dog and cleaning the floor. ADORABLE

[@alexanddean3794]

is your necklace linked? i’m not seeing it

[@alexanddean3794]

and brown shirt/ pants:)

[@bekap6945]

Absolutely loved this one so lovely and reassuring to see a relating DITL so thank you ❤️ I noticed the schedules were all huckleberry.... Do you use this all then? I am but only the free version, trying to decide if the full version is worthwhile? Any feedback appreciated?! X

[@brittanybalyn]

I just get them off google! :)

[@bekap6945]

@@brittanybalyn ah okay thanks! Did you just create your own based on Arrow? Thank you so much for keeping it real and raw. 1 year postpartum and feel like MH is worse now than the newborn days.... Knowing I'm not as alone as I feel helps ❤️

[@eshal3553]

Does she wakes up in the middle of the night ?

[@brittanybalyn]

It’s pretty uncommon for us now and usually due to a change in routine or teething!

[@melissatdo]

Hey Brittany! Where did you get your initial necklace?

[@brittanybalyn]

martha calvo!

[@whitneykay3038]

My son is 11 months & he takes 3 naps is that bad?

[@brittanybalyn]

If you feel like they’re a good length and getting 10-12 hours at night time - then it’s totally fine! When you’re ready switching to 2 naps can maybe increase the length of each naps if you feel like they’re shortening :)

[@whitneykay3038]

@@brittanybalyn omg you replied! i look up to you so much!! i’m 20 & a single mom too ❤️ thank you!!!

[@vivlazo]

I mean the realness is SO real. 😂Single mom of an 8 month old and I can relate too much. Your vids cheer me up and remind me to take time out for myself! Side note- how do you like your sofa? Still soft? I’m thinking about buying the same from my bobs over here in DC.♥️

[@brittanybalyn]

I honestly haven't done much to it - I vacuum it twice a month but the couch is AMAZING!

[@vivlazo]

Wonderful!! Sold!

[@elyseorabuena7855]

Anyone know where she got her necklace?

[@hangrybear]

We use black our blinds layered with blackout currents and so our LO’s room stays extra dark and she doesn’t get up until 7:30-9 most days. When we don’t have the darkness she’s up at 6:30/7.

[@annarocha3254]

What time does she go to bed? Just curious. :)

[@nacylicious]

Arrow mopping was everything! Too cute 😍

[@brittanybalyn]

so so cute!!!

[@iristhemessenger]

Arrow pushing the swiffer around😭😩❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

I KNOW, why are things like that just the cutest!?!

[@Ciera3823]

I think my son is getting close to going one nap a day. He went from 2 hour and a half naps to 2 45 minute naps.

[@youngyen6942]

I’m also a single mom of a 13 month old and I LOVE your videos ! Thank you for the laugh girl

[@Groentjeuh]

God, I really love these kinds of videos of yours! Keep them coming!

[@kristynash3375]

What sleep sac do you use? I love your content and I can’t believe how big she is getting tho!! I’ve been here since she was born my son is almost five months 💙 and I just love how raw and real you are Thank you for that and for sharing ❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

Kyte baby in 1 tog

[@pcuell00]

I've looking for a vitamin c cream, so great timing 👌

[@nurulnabihah9808]

Today its my birthday 🎂 ....can I get a wish from you

[@brittanybalyn]

I wish for you to have a beautiful day with family!!

[@nurulnabihah9808]

@@brittanybalyn 😳😳😳 finally.. thank youu wee love you

[@Jamie-zf9ep]

My daughter is 14 months, and she went to one nap a bit early. Having the one block of longer time actually was a GAME CHANGER. I enjoyed being able to clean and eat or just eat and relax for one longer period. It’s easier to leave the house with her this way, for us anyways. No worrying about being home in time for nap #2

[@dawnforlife]

ok, this is comforting. My 13 month old has been doing twice, a one nap day but I hope when it's a one nap, it will be a big chuck off like yours. She is usually only taking an 45mins to 1.5hours (usually total 2hrs both naps).

[@Jamie-zf9ep]

@@dawnforlife I was struggling so much towards the tail end of two naps. The short first nap, and not knowing if I would get a second nap… and by bedtime I was in dire need of some peace, which made me feel like a horrible mom! Bedtime has become a time of cuddles and love again with the one nap per day schedule ❤️

[@ManyMoons17]

Love this! Super real! I SO miss the days with a newborn... now I have a 5-year-old wild child! Where did you get your couch? Looks suuuuper comfy!!

[@brittanybalyn]

It's from Bob's discount furniture and it's called the Dream :) I LOVE IT - the only downfall is it's too soft to sleep on if you want to use it for guests!

[@Jamie-zf9ep]

Magnesium lotion helps with my insomnia. I discovered it during pregnancy ❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll look into that! 💞

[@Eusouaylinha]

Absolutely loved this video. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@afnaankak4901]

My son is 11 months old and already down to 1 nap 😩😩

[@Moxi44]

That really doesnt matter if they sleep long. I worked in a daycare and were going way overboard now with the month schedules. Some babies just sleep one nap and make it a long one way sooner than other babies

[@gwendornig6150]

My 10.5 month old has been fighting his second nap for a week now. He’ll either go down for his morning nap on time and refuse the afternoon and be in bed by 5:30pm or he’ll fight his morning nap and sleep 11-1:00 and be in bed by 6. SOS LOL I feel like it’s waaaay too early for his wake window to stretch that long

[@jacquelinegarcia4442]

i loved this! i dont usually comment but i just wanted to say that your usual day in the lifes have many cuts throughout the day but this time it was longer and we got to see little details like arrow mopping!

[@E_m_p_t_i_n_e_s_s]

i love the music u used

[@christinesoucy6799]

Where did you get the sweatpants and longsleeve shirt? so cute!

[@charlottefoulds492]

My son only has 1 nap and still wakes a lot throughout the night he’s 13months any tips to help him sleep more x

[@kristenholm96]

when arrow knocked her cup off 😂😂😂

[@brittanybalyn]

Such a mood

[@sisista]

I love your authenticity 🥰 and enjoy your videos a lot

[@fatimariaz4700]

Please link the A necklace you’re wearing 😍

[@Mel-gs5rs]

Hi Brittany! I was wondering when did you start following a routine for Arrow instead of awake windows? I have a 6 month old and so keen to get a routine in place

[@philippa5101]

I’m a solo mum. I currently bed share with my 12 month old. I wish I’d focused on sleep training. My Bub will only sleep if I’m next to him, which leaves no personal time.

[@riribeasley4741]

I loved this style of video!! 💖

[@dinavillani6542]

I love love love oil of OLAY.. I ve been using it since Im 16, I am 45 now with great skin.

[@hazeldrgn]

Thank you so much! I love this type of video! I have 9 month old who has been on a two nap schedule for a month and I love it. It's so much easier to get things done. I'm glad everyone else is like ... What elese can I do with my baby all day?! I like seeing normal day to day things!

[@vickybabe765]

I was just rewatching ur other videos omg thanks for this new one 😍💋🤞🏾

[@kathe7291]

You are my motivation today 💛

[@brittanybalyn]

You got this!! 💞

[@Dangerouspickle421]

The music in the last part of the video was amazing. This one is my favorite video. 🥰

[@samanthamoore5498]

Just wanted to tell you I have been following you since I have a 9 month old. It's nice to see what is coming for my daughter and I find it funny I was going to buy that same wagon thing for Christmas for her. Arrow is adorable and I love how raw and funny you are.Thank you!

[@4baaam]

You’re an amazing mother!!!!

[@scarlettebecerra4771]

Loved it !!!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@mariahmiller4093]

My son has always only taken one nap lol… how do y’all do two?? Help a girl out 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

[@annarocha3254]

Mine moved from four, to three, and is now on two at 11 months. It is pretty unusual for a newborn or infant to only sleep once a day. 🤔 but I also know there is a HUGE variety of 'normal' for babies.

[@mariahmiller4093]

@@annarocha3254 wow! Lol my son has maybe two a day but only a handful of times! It’s harder to get him to nap even once a day now!

[@jessicawhitfield5674]

Mine rarely naps like once every few weeks i dunno how ppl get any lol

[@ricarice2574]

Just discovering your channel, as I've been searching for inspiration around shared custody with a baby. I had mine the week lockdown started and have been dealing with the shared custody thing from birth. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your vulnerability about how overwhelming it is to be the person in the home that does EVERYTHING. Even when another parent is involved with the child, it doesn't change the fact that single working mothers that don't have a new partner are still doing a multi-person job alone 24/7. What I would give some days to not have to do dinner AND bath AND dishes AND bedtime AND the morning routine after a night of multi wakeups/feedings. It is psychologically and physically so intense, especially because there is the entire life of the child ahead, as opposed to when couples split later in a kids' life. I'm two years in now, and so proud of the mom I always knew I could be, ESPECIALLY without the support I had always fantasized about.

[@E_m_p_t_i_n_e_s_s]

9:47 whaa haha this is so cute

[@brittanyb5407]

I just did the 3 to 2 nap switch with my 7 month old. Which is nice cause I can do stuff instead of staring at clock and rushing back home for a nap. Lol at Arrow mopping. So cute!

[@mytran6936]

Lol i had flashbacks reading your comment. I was like that with the clock when my baby had more naps. Transition from 3 to 2 was a wreck for me. He was shifting his night time down to 10-11pm some days and it was crazy. Now he suddenly switched to 1 nap. Not sure how it happened. Just got amazed everyday as they grow up.

[@sheshallbeclever]

Oh my gosh the very end and when you're nursing on the couch. Girl I feel the same after the day is done! Ice cream in bed is the best way to decompress!

[@cassandrataylor6810]

Girl, i peeped that Kylie baby in the background! Would love on honest review of the products. Im always looking for new baby skin care and bath time products. Also love you and your channel, you are such an amazing mom!

[@lauramantis5826]

Man I so much relate. Just lately he keeps waking up around 4 am 👀

[@brittanybalyn]

oooophff I've been there - I feel like when that happens, just before I lose it - she changes and all is good in the world again haha

[@lauramantis5826]

@@brittanybalyn thats true. We're really fully time on it... :D

[@akela_shiela9231]

Watching this at 2am 🇸🇬 time and remembered my unfolded laundry 😂,love the raw vlog and definitely can relate my daughter is 15months old too July babies 🥳

[@dawnforlife]

At least it’s washed. 13 month old, laundry unwashed today! 🧺 😆

[@akela_shiela9231]

@@dawnforlife ohh dear 😅

[@waterofthecosmos8456]

the fact that you, arrow, and your puggy were all wearing purple makes me so happy

[@gingerglitter]

Is the tray attachment for Arrow's chair also Stokke? Or is it a different brand? :)

[@melindabrown9718]

My son stopped napping all together at 2. I felt so robbed 😂 Everyone else’s kids were napping still and I was a single mum so the days were so long 😭

[@lyndseyheisler601]

The sped up clips of her walking around but still spotting the camera 😅😅😅 Totally off subject, but how is Riot doing??🐶

[@brittanybalyn]

Riot is good! Definitely getting a little older, having trouble using the bed stairs and getting on the couch now, but other than that she’s great :)

[@melworth]

Is Arrow still nursing? Will you do a video about weaning?

[@andiebruno5134]

My 12 month old takes two 30-45 minute naps sometimes one nap.. how in the world do yalls babies take these 2 hour naps??? I don’t have time to do anything during the day

[@t_jbjorkfam813]

This video is real life! Love it! My 15 month old is not taking his afternoon nap either Uggghhh he wakes up at 6:45-7a then goes down for a nap at 10:30 then up for lunch 12:30 ish we start our nightly routine at 6:20p and he is in bed asleep by 7p

[@brittneynicole6611]

My 13 month old takes one good nap a day, I tried to stay on a schedule being a SAHM but my mom really frazzled our schedule by pushing and pushing my times. We were awake by 8 and napping between 12-3 not anymore, now we go to bed between 10-11pm and wake up by 9-11 am usually wake between 9 and 10 but some days it’s later. We dropped the 2nd nap by 7 or 8 months so we have been use to the one nap a day, but here lately with teething her going down for a nap gets later and later as long as our nap schedule is before 3 we get to bed on a good schedule, I’m so blessed to say my daughter is easy when it comes to schedules but I try schedule wise not to make a big deal if we are an hour or 2 later than normal bc I was a stiffler on times but my husband being gone the majority of the month on swing shift working on the roads when he is home he messes our schedule up terrible. So I can say we are MOSTLY stable at nap times

[@creativeMiniature]

My baby sleeps only 1 nap from 13 month old

[@aprilannleron6705]

Hey Brit hopefully you notice me. I just wanted to say thank you for reminding me that I am as valuable as the life I created. Love you 😘

[@brittanybalyn]

Awww I love that, you are definitely just as important. Give yourself all the love 💞💞💞

[@aprilannleron6705]

@@brittanybalyn 😘😘😘