Napping
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Down to One Nap?
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on July 10, 2008
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I have twin girls who are 17 months. For the past week or so they have been getting up around 7am as normal and seem tired around 9:30 so I put them in their cribs and...
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- DS is 17 months and down to one nap. He takes it right around 11am if he can, but I try to push him off till about 12/12:30. He usually eats a light lunch around 11 an...
- My daughter was 17 months when she went to one nap. She has always woken up in the morning between 6:30-7:30 am. I knew she was ready to try 1 nap because 10:30-11 am ...
- My soon to be 15 month old has been eating his lunch at 11am for several months now... Try moving lunch up, then giving them a substantial snack when they wake up. Sle...
Nap for Almost-2-year-old?
Asked by J.H. from Lexington
on December 17, 2007
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just wondering if any other moms have had experience with this...
my almost 2 year old (february) previously napped 1-4pm and slept all night from approximately 8:30-...
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- My daughter STOPPED naps altogether when she was 18 months! I missed them since I would lay down for a while too...LOL! She went from taking 2 hour naps to NOTHING o...
- Hello J., I have a 2 year old as well. He goes to bed with us at 11, and gets up anywhere from 9-10 am. I would say, but who says I'm right. If you want her to sleep...
- I wouldn't say she's dropping her nap, just shortening it. She still needs that hour and 15-20 min. of sleep, she just doesn't need 3 hours. There may be times where s...
No Second Nap
Asked by M.I. from Des Moines
on April 7, 2008
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My 14 month old has not taken his afternoon nap for the last 6 days. We followed the "Healthy sleep habits, happy child" book and he was a great sleeper (11-12 hours ...
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- It sounds like a combination of outgrowing a second nap, and too much sleep in the earlier part of the day. I agree with some of the posts. Try pushing the morning n...
- Hi M.....Try and lay him down for his morning nap a hour later and see if that helps...
- I'm going through the same thing right now with my 20-mo-old. I just watch for his cues (rubbing eyes, getting crabby) to put him down for his nap. Sometimes he take...
Nap Time
Asked by C.S. from Tampa
on June 11, 2009
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I have two boys a 3 1/2 yr old and a 1 1/2 yr old. Both I try to put down around 12 for a nap my younger one has no problem with taking naps but my oldest is a pain ab...
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- Sounds like he is done with naps. Both of my boys stopped napping at 2 1/2 yrs. You can try having him do quiet time instead, maybe in another room since they share ...
- My daughter is four and a half, my son's one and a half and I work at home, so naptime's really important for me. I would let your older son use your room if you can, ...
- A lot of children do not require naps at that age. Have you tried doing a quiet time instead for him. Put a big pillow or bean bag on the living room floor. Give him s...
Nap Issues
Asked by A.W. from Sacramento
on March 26, 2008
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I have a wonderful little boy, 11.5 weeks old, who isn't much of a napper. After reading lots, trying different props, car rides, stroller rides, etc...I have come to...
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- Things should get better as he gets older. He may not be ready for a schedule yet. Definitely use Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth. I love that b...
- With my two boys I found that putting them down earlier than I thought I needed to made a big difference in the quality of their naps. The best book I used was "Healt...
- It sounds like your mistake is "trying everything" and reading too many books. Pick one simple routine and stick to it instead -- it's all about consistency and patie...
Toddler Nap
Asked by C.S. from Austin
on January 30, 2011
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My 2 year old has been down to one nap since she turned one. Our routine was always read a few books and she would drift off and I would put her in her crib. Probabl...
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- If they arent tired they wont fall asleep. Make sure she's getting enough exercise (mental and physical) to wear herself out some. Mine took naps until kindergarten....
- You could try a special nap mat to encourage her to rest during the day instead. My daughter started having sleep issues when she wanted out of the crib itself--mattr...
- In my opinion, you can't force a kid to nap. Mine never did really. I just gave them the place and the quiet to have rest time. I never did books and all that. That ...
Nap Trouble
Asked by J.K. from Columbus
on March 17, 2008
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My 22 month old has not napped the last 6 days. I am afraid he is never going to nap again!!! He has always struggled with going down for naps, but I was in a good r...
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- Nolan goes in and out of napping and it started probably about the same time. He just turned two. I would continue with the "down time" you give him. He definitely ...
- My now six-year-old quit napping before age two. Some babies are just done with naps earlier than others. If you feel he still needs a nap then I would try putting h...
- THis happened to me with my daughter at the very same age, and I was 8 months pregnant and really needed her to nap! I was full of despair at the thought that her napp...
I Can't Get Her to Nap????????
Asked by J.P. from Allentown
on August 5, 2009
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My daughter is 3 months turning 4 this weekend. I know she may be teething and all but no matter what I do she doens't want to take her nap or anything. I put her on t...
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- When my son would get bad. I would make sure I cleaned him with warm water on a cloth instead of wipes. Then pat the area dry. If it got really bad I would then put...
- Do you have a sling? My son lived in one for months-LOL How about stroller rides, rides in the car, loud rythmic noises (dishwasher, washer, dryer). Hang in there
- I agree having a routine help. When you see the signs of when your daughter getting sleepy, start the routine. She might be overtired, or overstimulated, which make...
Nap Mat
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on January 3, 2012
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I'm looking to purchase a nap mat for my 3 year old to take to preschool. The kind that's a pillow attached to a blanket. I bought one from target and it's small an th...
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- Hi, Posy Lane is located in Richardson, but has a store in McKinney. I bought my little girls mat from them almost 2 years ago and it has held up very well. Below is t...
- Do you know anyone that has a nap mat from Croak Totes? It's my friend's company but they aren't retail. Many children at area preschools around have them. Anyway, he...
- the only other nap mats I know of beyond the ones you describe don't have a pillow, they are the ones the schools get here for the kindergartners. I've seen them at ...
Nap Mat
Asked by N.K. from Dallas
on October 22, 2006
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I am looking for a cute nap mat for my daughter. I would prefer one that is good quality, cute and comfy. I've seen some real cheap, flimsy ones and I've also seen s...
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- Check out ebay. Also Target had them at school opening time. oh, also try www.lillianvernon.com here is the JcPenny link: http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products...
- JCPenney's has some on their website for $15. I bought 2 there about 4 years ago for my daughters and they are still in great shape.
- I saw some nap mats at Walmart not too long ago! I was looking for one for my son but they didn't have anything for boys but they had plenty for girls... They were onl...
