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11-Month Troubles with Afternoon Nap
after lunch in 4 answersMy DS went to a 34 hour after lunch nap at that age .... only caused additional sleep problems I would skip the afternoon nap for ...
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- Hi J., It sounds like she's ready for 1 nap. Try putting her down later in the morning and let her sleep 2-3 hours. If she is tired in the afternoon, move bedtime u...
- Hi J., Sounds like your daughter might be ready to consolidate naps by skipping the morning nap, and moving the afternoon nap up earlier in the day. My daughter tran...
- Hi J., I am a HUGE fan of Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. I have used this book as a sleep guide since my 3 yr old was born with great success. When activities mad...
Napping Issues - Baby Won't Nap Anywhere but on My Lap
Aug 28, 2009 ... Read all 13 responses: "My 4 month old baby boy was extremely fussy for the first 3 months of his life. Not sure if he had colic or not, ...
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- Dr. Gary Ezzo has a wonderful book called On Becoming Baby Wise. I would highly recommend it because he addresses your issue to a T. You can purchase it on amazon.com
- Hi L., He could have reflux. My son was the same. He had to have medication for a long time. Ask your doctor for some Gaviscon for the baby. If it works you know i...
- Have you tried having him nap in a swing? This would still give him the movement he is used to, but transition him away from your lap. Once he naps well, there, start...
2-Year-old Suddenly Having Bedtime Problems
At some point he started to climb out of his crib, but this was more of a problem at nap time than in the evenings. Finally after he turned 2 we got him a ...
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- we have a son just a few months away from his 3rd birthday and he has gone through similar bedtime changes. I believe it is just part of developmental changes where th...
- THANK YOU THERE IS SOMEONE ELSE OUT THERE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING AS ME!!!!!! my daughter has slept wonderfully since basically birth! and now she is 21 months ol...
- Hi J. ! I am a mom of a girl and boy twins . One year old tomorrow !! Well ok, have you tried a stuffy ? Like buying him a new teddy bear have him pick it out himself ...
Baby Won't Entertain Himself or Nap
I can't get anything done and I'm afraid he isn't getting enough sleep because he doesn't nap. Has anyone else had this problem? ...
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- Hi G., You need to train your baby to take naps. He doesn't really know how to sleep and nap on a schedule unless you teach him. You also need to put him to bed at th...
- Dear G., I am a health educator as well as a K-12 educator. Although my children are grown now, I did have problems with them taking naps. They wanted to be held al...
- You are not alone. My 5-month old just started the same, he wants to be played with ALL day, I cant get anything done. When I put him down for a nap in his crib he cri...
My Kid Won't Sleep at Daycare!!!
I guess I find it disheartening that someone would think a child not taking a nap is a problem. In fact, I think it's odd, so I say keep your eye open on ...
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- Add up how much he is sleeping in total (naps plus night). If it is less than 13-15 hours I would be concerned that over time you will see behavior and problems relate...
- Hi B., I too, am a licensed childcare provider. I have been providing care for children for the past 20 years and have never had a child sleep more than 2-3 hours ...
- I know other posters have already addressed this...but I feel I have to add my thoughts as well. I guess I find it disheartening that someone would think a child not ...
Nap Time...
Nap Time MariettaGA. I feel Im going to wear out my welcome Ive been .... olds are giving me bedtime and nap time problems now but that is a different story ...
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- I agree, if she isn't fussing, leave her in there...this is how some babies put themselves to sleep. If she cries, then tend to her and try again later. You really don...
- I personally would recommend that you let her remain in the crib, even if she cries, until she falls asleep on her own. If you continue to take her out of the crib, s...
- I liked what the other moms wrote. The Ocean Wonders is great. We also have a air purifier machine in my daughter's room that makes a soothing sound. The machine blo...
Sleep Problems
The problem is that it takes about an hour to an hour and a half to get them to ... napping problems · Sleep Easy Solution · how to get toddlers to sleep ...
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- Try what we like to call quiet or silent reading time. Have them get ready for bed in time to be in their beds a half hour before there real bed time. Then let them no...
- Have you tried changing your toddler's daily routine. I own a daycare and I had a similar situation with afternoon naps. When you have a schedule that you consisten...
- I have been having the same problems with my kids and the only thing that seems to work is staggering bedtimes. Put the 6 year old to bed first and then when she is a...
Sleeping Problems in the Early Morning
I have a 2 1/2 month old boy that has the same problem sometimes. I'm breastfeeding him and he only likes to eat ..... breathing problems · napping problems ...
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- This same thing used to happen to my daughter. She would sleep great from about 7:00/7:30 until maybe 3:30 (sometimes 4). Then she'd wake up again around 5 and go ba...
- This could just be a growth spurt. My son would have trouble sleeping, or sleep more than usual during his early growth spurts. If it is a growth spurt he will settl...
- It sounds like he isn't eating enough at 3:40 to stay asleep. This may seem silly, but you can try to tickle his feet when he starts falling asleep. If it works, he'...
Toys in Toddlers Room?
My kids have always had toys in thier rooms and we have never had any problems However to clarify both my boys stopped napping at 2 my MIL has informed me ...
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- I have always had toys in my son's room. One of the things I liked about having toys in his room, is in the mornings he would get up and start playing and I would get ...
- It took us a few nights within the first couple weeks to get my daughter to stay in bed without getting up to play.We let her take a couple of her favorite stuffed ani...
- I personally have always thought that toys do not belong in the bedroom. However, I know for some its a matter of space. If you do put toys in the bedroom make sure yo...
Need Advice Re: Toddler Sleep Issues
He would not stay in his bed and was refusing to nap. We had this problem briefly in the past and had put a gate up in his door. This worked quickly before, ...
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- I have two boys spencer 3.5 and connor 1.5. I had the same issues with spencer. Honestly the fence works. But when your really tired I would just bring him to bed with...
- Hi L., Firstly let me tell you how I FEEL your pain!!! I have been going through similar issues with my son (who will be three Nov 3). Our family has recently been ...
- Hi L., I think your son doesn't need as much sleep anymore... Try cutting his nap short (40 min) or eliminating it. He will probably be cranky for a few days but wi...
