Napping: Puppets
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Baby down to One Nap
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on April 19, 2007
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I would like to hear from other moms in regards to what age their baby went down to one nap a day. Just trying to figure out the change in sleep pattern with my daugh...
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- My son just started at 13 months. He goes down at 10 and sleeps until either 12 or 1. I am sure it will continue to get later and later as he gets older and become a P...
- My son (who is 3 now) went down to 1 nap at about 9 1/2 months. I also have a 7 month old and I pray to God that he doesn't give up his morning nap that soon! Best...
- Hi! It was between 12 and 13 months for my son. He started taking a long time to fall asleep for his 2 naps and sometimes didn't really even sleep in the afternoon. ...
My Preschooler Does Not Nap - My Preschool Wants Her Too.
Asked by A.K. from Houston
on August 22, 2011
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My 3 year old, has not napped in a while, she does not take any form of quiet time either, she is go go go, from 6am til 9pm.
She is also extremely active, and vocal,...
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- I own a childcare center and yes we do prefer the children to nap, however sitting and listening to a child cry for that long on her first day IS WRONG!!! In NJ state ...
- That is UNreasonable, for a preschool to expect. MOST preschools, have quiet time for kids that cannot nap. Kids, are NOT 'statues.' They are simply not. A frien...
- If you google "Is preschool necessary?" you will find that there are many who agree that it is not. There are many other ways to give your child experiences with othe...
Nap Time and Church
Asked by A.I. from Dallas
on January 18, 2009
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My husband I have not been church goers but we have recently found a church we are interested in. The problem is that the Sunday service falls in the middle of our dau...
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- You're not alone....sundays are difficult with little ones! Like the other mom, we rushed home after church and let them take their naps then. Normally, we would go ...
- Wow, you got a lot of replies! Just wanted to say that we're really strict with my son's schedule (always have been) and try to plan our week around his naptime. His n...
- A., So glad you have found a church. It is important that you go to worship together. I would check into the nursery at the church. I have worked in the nursery at...
Help Me with New Nap Time Troubles!
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on January 19, 2012
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I asked this same question yesterday, but looking for more advice!
My 20 month old son has been in his big boy bed for about a week. Night time is no trouble - he s...
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- The novelty of being able to get up out of his bed is more than likely more tempting during daylight. Make his room as dark as possible so it resembles nighttime, and...
- This might not have anything to do with a different bed. It's possible he is growing and needs a different schedule. I would try following his lead a bit for a few d...
- What is he doing in his room instead of sleeping. I took the approach with my daughter that there will be no toys in the bedroom. It is strictly a place to sleep. A...
Daughter Keeps Saying That She's Scared...
Asked by L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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My 2 yr. old daughter keeps telling us that she is scared of things. Sometimes, it seems like she is just startled by something, like when one of our cats runs around...
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- my daughter is doing the same thing right now (she's three) - from shadows, to the dark, and pictures in books - i think its normal and hopefully just a phase :)
- I noticed my son does weird stuff like that now. Things that never bothered him before (lawn mower sounds, thunderstorms - which are common fears I know) are very frig...
- My almost three year old when through the 2 year old paranoia stage. :) The blinds in her room turned in to a monster, the sweet little bunny outside was somewhere i...
Seeking 12 Month Old Routine
Asked by L.F. from New York
on March 21, 2008
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Hi. What do you do with your 12 month old, especially in the morning? Mine takes a long nap now around 10:00 (about 1.5 to 2 hours) then it's time for lunch. At thi...
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- L., I'm sure when the schedule kicked in, it was great having your baby sleep 2 great naps a day! Now, you are prob bored to tears. First thing is first that the ...
- When my kids were 12 months old they were getting ready to transition to one nap a day. So, we would get up around 7:30am and then go out and run errands. I was care...
- hi - my doctor said that by 12 months they should be down to one nap a day. i waited until 14 months b/c i really felt that my son needed the morning nap still. try ...
Seeking Advice
Asked by L.V. from Pittsfield
on March 13, 2008
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I am a childcare provider and we are having problems with one of the children. When it is nap time he won't settle down. He will bark at the teachers, and hit them. We...
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- Try to ditract him by maybe reading a book first to settle him down. It always works for my 3 year old granddaughter.....
- My youngest son (4) has trouble settling down at preschool. The teachers suggested a weighted blanket to be placed on him. It does work. Take a look at an occupatio...
- L., You didn't say how old the child was but, some children just don't nap. Instead of expecting him to earn the quiet activity by proving he can be quiet, why not...
Toys for the Airplane
Asked by A.K. from Phoenix
on May 2, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am wondering what would be some good toys to use on the airplane with my 21 month old. We are going back east in June and it is a 3 hour plane ride. ...
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- Portable DVD player. You can find a cheap on (under $100) and his/her favorite movie...the plane ride is totally FINE!
- 3 words to save you lots of mess - COLOR WONDER MARKERS! Whoever created these things is a genius! They will not mark anywhere unlike crayons that will still mark. My ...
- My friend gave me an "airplane" package the first time I flew with my son. It was great. 1.Thin paper books to read. 2.Small travel sized "aqua doodle" to draw. ...
Stay at Home Mom
Asked by K.H. from Houston
on June 14, 2010
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What do you do with your kids during the day? I have a two and a half year old and a three month old. I'm already getting bored doing the same things day after day. My...
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- Will your 3m old nap in the stroller or car so you can get out of the house more? Perhaps move her to 2 longer naps rather than 4 short ones. Find a library story time...
- It's a tough stage with a toddler and a newborn. I only stayed at home for 2 of my sons 3 naps and pushed him more than I did my older daughter on naps b/c I got cabi...
- Doing the same thing day in and day out is comforting to your 2yo. They thrive under the structure. Is there a gym or bounce place you can take her? Children's museum?...
Flying with a Busy 8 Month Old Boy
Asked by H.D. from Boston
on May 14, 2008
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Wondering if anyone has some tricks for keeping a busy baby occupied for a 4 hour flight? Part of the flight is during his morning nap time, so I'm hoping I'll get a ...
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- I agree with not sitting in an aile seat. The last time we flew with my son was last year when he was 1 1/2 and it went very smoothly! We brought a portable DVD play...
- Hi, I recently flew with my 7 month old, and I was nervous about the same thing. I brought all kinds of new toys, but I never ended up using them--I gave him the infli...
- Good luck, H.! Good for you for not putting off travel because your kids are small. Travel is a great skill to teach kids. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and ...
