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11-Month Troubles with Afternoon Nap
Asked by J.G. from Modesto
on October 2, 2008
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I have a really, REALLY active 11-month-old who has been walking since she turned 9 mos, gave up crawling completely three weeks later, and walks and RUNS everywhere n...
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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...
Advice Needed Regarding Pre K That Requires Naps
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2008
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My almost 5 year-old son just started his new pre-K. He hasn't been taking regular naps for the last year or so, and he does fine without them (he is generally good n...
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- WOW! I know this was posted a long time ago, but I hope that you've decided to check out other schools. 2 hours of rest, when a child doesn't sleep, is absurd!! I'm ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and preschool last year. In the long run, she learned to self monitor in positive ways. She learned to be quiet when she needed...
- That is the craziest thing I've ever heard! Change schools. It is unrealistic to expect your son to be still for 2 hours. Kindergarten is normally a half day. This mu...
Naps
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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How do I know when my 11 month old twins are ready to go from 2 naps to 1? What's the normal age?
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- You know when kids are tired. They fight and fuss. If they will not nap for long during the day then skip the morning nap. I have one changing at about 2 yrs old. Depe...
- They may be fighting the first nap now but they probably wont be ready for only one for another few months. I read the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" and it...
- I moved my twins to 1 nap when they were a little under a year. My daughter was still fine with 2 naps, but my son would take a while to fall asleep and then their 2n...
Should My 2 Year Old Stop Napping???
Asked by S.E. from Jacksonville
on October 6, 2008
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My 2 year old son's naps during the day has just recently effected his bedtime. We can't get him to go to sleep at his normal bedtime, 8 pm and he stays WIDE awake unt...
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- Hey S., At the age of 2, most children no longer need a nap. Especially if this is affecting his bed time. My son is only 16 months and there are many days when I o...
- Dont let him nap so early in the day and if he does let him sleep for an hour then wake him up, at dinner time let him eat and drink some milk then by 8 pm he should b...
- My youngest two are 20 months and almost 4. Both still get naps every day. Sometimes they will sit and play in their rooms instead of sleeping. But most days they go r...
When Do You Stop Giving a Nap???
Asked by A.C. from New York
on July 6, 2008
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my son is just over 2 years old and he fights to take a nap during the day and when he does finally fall asleep its @ like 4ish and he wont sleep @ night....im pulling...
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- Dear A., My daughter also gave up her naps early. To substitute, we would have "quiet time" at the same time each afternoon - a time to rest and rejuvenate. We chose...
- Hi A., My kids are 4 and 2 and I still make them "take a rest" at 2:00 everyday for at least an hour. Most days they will lay down on the couch to watch a movie and...
- Will he fall asleep in the car? I often would take my daughter for a ride right after lunch. As soon as she fell asleep, I drove home, transfered her to her bed or co...
