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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...
Naps
Asked by T.B. from New York
on July 11, 2008
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I'd like to know how old any one's children were when they stopped napping and what the process was. My son is only 23 months old and for the last few weeks, his nap ...
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- Hi T., All children are different and Yes they do change their nap times as they are able to keep going longer. I know how difficult it is when they start falling asle...
- What time is his nap? It might be too early and when you put him down he is not tired. Try to change the nap by a half an hour. He should be taking an afternoon nap no...
- My daughters neither one ever napped well. The oldest(now 7yo) gave up napping completely at 18 months but started going to bed at 7pm and sleeping until almost 7am. S...
Naptime
Asked by T.M. from Cheyenne
on November 13, 2006
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Hi my son is 3 and every time i tell him it is nap time he goes nuts he starts screaming at the top of his lungs saying i dont want to take a nap and when i get him to...
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- Is he maybe just wanting to spend extra time with you since you are due so soon? Is he even tired? My daughter is 21/2 and dosen't take a nap anymore. The more I try t...
- He probably doesn't need a nap at this age. Quiet time is good. And do you give him consequences for kicking and hitting? Those are absolutely unacceptable things t...
- Hitting and punching you is NEVER acceptable. NEVER. You need to get that under control, right now, because if you don't it will only get worse, and he will only get s...
How Did You Know When You Child Was Ready to Quit Their Naps?
Asked by K.E. from Fresno
on February 27, 2008
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My son is now 2 years 3 months old and I'm starting to think that I should get rid of his afternoon nap. He does take a nap, usually without a fight, but at bed time ...
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- My son, who is now 4 1/2, would have napped much longer, but it got to a point where he was awake until 10 or 11 pm if he did nap, so I more-or-less forced him to give...
- Hi K., I recommend "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" regarding sleep habits and needs. My daughter is 2 1/2 and doesn't nap every day but I still put her down to "r...
- There's nothing better than a well-rested child. I think you'll know that he's done with his nap when he doesn't nap anymore during naptime, but an hour or so of quie...
10Wk Sleeping Through the Night but Daytime Naps Really Short
Asked by R.C. from New York
on September 24, 2008
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Hi
My 10 week old baby has been sleeping through the night for the past 5 days (8:30pm-6:45am)...but his daytime naps are really short... like 20-30mins each... He u...
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- Wow you guys are doing great! These short naps are completely normal, and they will lengthen with time. Just keep putting him down within 2 hours of waking (longer t...
- awww, he's only 10 wks old, give him a break... I remember at 10 wks old, my son was all over the place.. once he got a little older, he settled into 2 or 3 longer nap...
- I think that it is more important to focus on the total hours the baby sleeps a day and his temperment. Babies 10 weeks and older should be getting between 12 and 15 ...
Naps
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on July 11, 2007
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My 23 month old has stopped napping, but gets very tired and fussy late in the day and will fall asleep in the car if we go out. Should I try to enforce a nap or is t...
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- This sounds like a typical transition out of napping, although a little early. The transition will be hard no matter what age they start. My best advice is to at lea...
- I remmber my oldest went throug ha napping strike around 23 months. I just kept putting him down at his regular naptime just to rest, and within a few weeks he was bac...
- That sounds really young! I would try to go until 4 years old if possible. If he/she gets fussy and tired they need a nap still. Also have them be real active befor...
No More Naps?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 29, 2007
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My son will be 2 1/2 in February. Up until a week ago he would nap every day from 12:30 until 2:30. He went down easily, and never fought his afternoon nap.
Last wee...
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- i think if he doesn't fall asleep in his bed well if your home at his nap time sit & watch a cartoon with them .that's how i get my 3 yr old to nap we sit & cuddle whi...
- I would try letting him listen to music during nap time, and nip those tantrums in the bud.
- Hi C., I went throught the same thing with my son when he was about that age. What you could try is putting him down for his nap a little later, maybe from 1:30-3:3...
Missing Naps at Daycare Results in Grumpy Baby!
Asked by H.V. from Denver
on December 10, 2008
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My 11 month old stopped taking afternoon naps at daycare about two weeks ago. His morning nap there only lasts about 30-45 minutes, but apparently he refuses an after...
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- He's still taking the two naps at home. So, he may still need 2 naps. Many states have regulations regarding naps at daycare, so look into that. And they are supposed ...
- It might be time to give up the morning nap. My boys did that around 1 year. At first it was hard to keep him awake. I had to hurry to feed him lunch at 11:00 and get...
- H., I agree with the other moms that your son is probably moving towards a one-nap schedule. I'm surprised your day care provider didn't suggest that. Try delaying ...
