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8 Month Old with Afternoon Nap Issues
It may take awhile to move the nap time out and get her to adjust. Most toddlers need a nap around 1 pm though so I would NOT drop napping in the afternoon. ...
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- Hello, I think I would try hard to only let get take a short nap in the morning about half hour. Wake her up feed her and try her nap earlier then 2:30. My kid nap af...
- My daughter went to one nap at 12 months (I have it set up where if she wakes before a certain time it is a two nap day, or after that time it is a one nap day... but ...
- I'm a grandma (50 year old) who started keeping my grandson who is a 1 year old and a friend's grandson who is 9 months old and believe it or not they take the best af...
Middle of the Night Hungry Toddler!
My 20 month old is an unusual toddler--he eats! ... He eats so well my friends with toddlers..." ... toddler napping · toddler bottle feeding ...
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- Hi J. I don't know if this will help but, my routine with my 2 year old daughters is to eat dinner around 5 or 5:30pm and then at 7:30 they get a full yogurt with s...
- Somewhere between 1 and 2 years old, we had hungry kids in the night. Our solution was to give them what basically turned into 2 dinners. We might backup their regul...
- YES!!! feed that baby... LOL you should be happy he has a great appetite... If he is hungry feed him.. It is just a growth spurt.
Is My 2.5 Yr Old Ready for No Naps?
Her normal routine was a 1-2.5 hour nap at around..." ... Is she ready for no afternoon nap and earlier nights .... Toddler Stopping His Nap Suddenly ...
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- L., My son went through this same phase at about 2.5 also. I am a stickler for naps and find that all children this age no matter how energetic need some unwind time ...
- We had a similar problem at that age with our son. She is definitely ready for a much shorter afternoon nap. Your doc will tell you that she's NOT ready to skip a nap....
- with baby 2 on its way you are going to want your daughter to have a nap or at least some quiet time in the middle of the day. even if she won't go to sleep tell her ...
How to get a 2 year old into a napping/sleep routine?
Sep 15, 2009 ... It's been 4 days in a row that I've put her in bed for a nap, and she..." ... Toddler Not Napping. Is This Within the Range of Normal? ...
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- My daughter is the same age. She sometimes plays for a good 20 min. before she falls asleep for her nap.
- Hi! I can commiserate with you! My 28 month old son has been skipping naps for several days in a row and it is making me crazy! He has just made some huge advances ...
- Hah! I think Mom LK said it all very nicely! If she's having quiet time in her room, then keep up with that routine. I do completely agree with you that she's pro...
Need Advice Re: Toddler Sleep Issues
I keep her up later at night and DO NOT let her nap to get her back on the proper schedule. It puts you through a torturous day or two with a cranky toddler ...
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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...
Napping Schedules and Tricks for Twins
Up until now, they've napped wherever and whenever, but they've started ... I know these are toddlers but babies will be so I would geer towards that goal. ...
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- 4 months old!! How much fun!!! I have to pull way back on that one, but assuming they wake up between 6-7, first nap would need to be between 10-11, probably sleep unt...
- The Babywise book actually has a chapter on managing multiples. I was a nanny for twins for a while and they used the babywise routine and it worked really well. The...
- Get a copy of the book...Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. I followed it and used its tricks and trades and my little girl slept through the night at 2 months old. ...
No More Naps?
Jun 27, 2009 ... I was wondering when your toddler gave up their nap and how did you know it was time? Answer. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report ...
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- Hi A. looks like you have gotten lots of replies but thought I would let you know that all (3) of my children quit naps between 2 and 3. I must admit when my third, w...
- My oldest son gave up naps just before turning two. It would take him forever to fall asleep, to the point where he would sleep so late we'd have to wake him up for di...
- My oldest is 4.5 and still naps. I remember we went through periods if her not wanting to nap, but was a total bear! Therefore, we pushed through and she still naps!...
One Nap Vs. Two Naps?
I would just put them to bed early to make up for only taking one nap...but 5: 30am is SOOO early for me to start my day with two toddlers so I don't want to ...
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- J.: Hello! I don't have twins, but I understand your dilemma! They are getting older and eventually naps fade away - much to mommy's chagrin. Keep a log over ...
- I feel like I just went through this with my son. He just turned 16 months. Every kid is different. Some go to 1 nap by 12 or 13 months, some by 15 months or so, so...
- we nver had "nap time". instead mine took naps when they were tired for as long as they wanted. i went where ever i wanted and if they were tired tey slept in the ca...
3 Hours Nap
Read all 10 responses: "Do you think I should wake my son for nap time after one ... To Nap or Not to Nap? My Toddler's Napping Keeps Her up Late at Night ...
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- I would not let him sleep for 3 hours although nice for you but he needs to develop a schedule. When they go to bed at 11 PM they most likely will sleep until 9 or 10...
- I would wake him after 2 hours. 1 hour will just make him crabby. 2 hours should make him refreshed but not keep him up as late. besides look at what you can get done ...
- If these hours work for you and both of you get enough sleep I think that they're OK. Each one of us are different including when we like to sleep. When it's closer t...
Going from One Nap to Two...
At what point are most toddlers ready to switch to one nap My almost 15 month old daughter seems to be heading in that direction ...
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- Hi, N.-- My girl did so at two and a half, but I remember the last few months having to struggle to put her down twice! If she is very active it may be better to le...
- Hi N., I noticed my boys being ready around the same age. My youngest was maybe a little older. I remember allowing a nap to be "missed" one afternoon to see ho...
- Sounds like you already know the answer. "MY almost 15 month old daughter seems to be heading in that direction.." I would continue to follow her cues, if it seems lik...
