Nap Time Is a Nightmare.

You say they hate to nap. Are you forcing them to nap or are they initiating the nap? I think if you are forcing them to sleep when they are not tired, then that is the problem. If it's quiet time that you are seeking and hoping that a nap will do the trick, then perhaps you need to try just letting them be alone quiet in their room. I have 3 children and not everyone needs a nap...sometimes just putting them in the crib, playing soft music and closing the door to their room (or not) is enough to foster "quiet time" without the expectations of having to fall asleep. Maybe they don't like to take a nap away from you. Do you have a playpen where you can put them in so at least they know they are close to you? I always put soft music on low and it was enough to coax them to sleep on their own.

Congrats on your twin boys and congrats on them sleeping through the night.Somme babies don't seem to need the naps but the moms do!!Putting your babies down at the same time is a must and it does not really matter if they sleep or not you have to learn to power nap at this time and don't worry if they cry,this will not hurt them.Even if you don't sleep you will feel better after a rest.You would be surprised how fast your babies get used to their nap schedual.Even if they cry at first they will come to expect this rest.

R.,

At this age they should be taking two naos a day. This is what worked for me because I had the same problem with my first daughter. Put them down for a morning nap 1 1/2 hours after they get up. It really works. This may take a few days for them to adjust. Put them down and just check on them every 5 minutes or so. So they will learn that it is nap time and mommy is not coming to get them. Minimize interaction with them when you have to go in. Then they should take a n afternnon nap a little after lunch. I hope this helps. It will not be easy but they need this sleep.

I only had one at a time but what I usually did for both of us to rest is once or twice a day I would feed them in bed or in the glider rocker, which would end up putting both of us out for a while. Now I would assume you could do this with two, buy taking turns. Just have one in another room resting or playing with some quiet toys while you and the other feed and rest, then switch off. That could allow you a little more rest and some good together time with each. Of course you want to make sure you can hear the other child, but a baby monitor or keeping doors open should take care of that. Having them separated may also help them be more relaxed and not keep each other up. Often I would fall asleep with the baby sleeping on my chest which was quiet nice. The baby is just so warm and tiny and soft, it is quite relaxing.

try putting them down a little earlier - about an hour and half after they wake up in the morning. the book "heathly sleep habits, healthy child" helped me tremendously with my three kids. maybe it could be helpful to you. good luck!

Hi R., I have the same problem that you have, my twin boys born on May, 1st, they sleep thru the night, but they don't want to take a nap, they cry,cry, and cry, and them I go and pick them up, I know I am doing the wrong thing, but they drive me crazy, and I need a nap too... I don't know what to do...
I need help too

Try putting them down an hour or two later. By then they'll be really tired and will welcome the rest. Another thing you might try is putting them in those baby swing chairs. The gentle rocking motion may lull them to sleep. Or you might try putting them in a playpen instead of a crib and let them play while you relax. BTW, my mom stopped putting me down for naps when I was two because I wouldn't go to sleep and just kept my siblings awake by talking and singing.

I remember a tip that babies go through a phase of very light sleep about 45 minutes into a nap... (maybe it is coming a little earlier for your two?) and that if not disturbed, (don't rush to get them just b/c you hear them stirring) they will go back to sleep for another "cycle" (another 45 min or so)..
Perhaps your twins are waking each other when they begin to "stir"... the noise from one rouses the other and back and forth until they are both awake...? I did not have two babies at once, so this was never an issue with our kids, but it is something to think about. If they napped in separate rooms, might they stay asleep longer?

Good Morning,
Since your two little blessings are sleeping so wonderful at night, my advise is to just lay them down with soft music and let them be- take your nap, and then get them to play. If you change their sleeping habit with long naps, they WILL start getting up earlier or staying up later..
Personally I think you have a good sleeping deal with 2 babies; and maybe once in a while some one can baby-sit your precious angels so that YOU have some "me" time and can get some needed rest..
May God bless you and your sons--ALWAYS,
Kathy N.