Needing a decrease in wake time is easy to spot. Naps will be about 30 minutes, because baby is overtired. Your baby will be extra fussy before naps because she is tired and not getting to sleep when she needs to. Needing to increase wake time can be a bit more tricky. It can also result in short naps, but typically naps are around 45 minutes in length instead of 30. This post explains what cues to look for and how you'll know it's time to increase baby's wake time. This post will explain how to make the change in your baby's schedule. This post will help you troubleshoot the 45 minute intruder.This post provides you with a free printable for ideal wake times by age.