Serial Catnapper! Help!

Hello wise mamas,

I have a 12 week old who sleeps like an angel at night (7pm to 5am) with 1 dream feed. But during the day it’s a different story. She catnaps for 30 mins. She fights her sleep and I have to force her to take naps. I’ve tried everything I can think of, swaddling, babywearing, holding her.

As the day progresses, the poor thing just gets so tired and cranky from her short naps. I don’t know how to help her. I feel like my day is absolutely consumed by this. I’m obsessing over her naps, looking for any cues that tells me she might be tired and needs sleep and I still can’t seem to get it right.

Has anyone else experienced or is experiencing this? Is this normal that babies grow out of? I’m a first time mom so any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!!