Napping Issues - Farmington,MI

Updated on September 21, 2009
H.T. asks from Farmington, MI
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Hi Moms,

Just need some quick advice, I need to make a decision here in the next few days....

So, I moved my son to a new daycare a few weeks ago because it was less expensive, more convienent and seemed to have a more structured day than the daycare he previously attended. My issue now is....he has been there over 2 weeks and all of a sudden is not taking naps. He just turned 2 and has been napping daily since he was born! When I spoke to the teachers they really had no reasoning other than "he didn't want to lay down". That is not acceptable to me as I know how much he needs his nap, and don't feel a 2 year old should be making this decision. I know kids will eventualy give up naps, but he is way too young, and has always had a 2-3 hour nap daily at least. With a baby coming this winter, I need him to stay on his nap schedule as long as possible.

Another issue I am having is he has been scratched on the eye last week by another child, and comes home daily with food and on his face. I understand that there are quite a few kids...but with 2-3 adults in the room all day I am not expecting to find noodles in his ears from lunch time! My gut is telling me to take him back to his previous daycare but I don't want to be moving him around unnecessarily. So, my question is am I over reacting? How much time should I give this to improve before I pull him out?

Thanks!

H

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S.W.

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dear H.,

i could post a 10 minute response with lots of details and examples but i won't....what i will do is boil it down to my hard earned experience....

with relationship to these types of decisions, if your "gut" tells you to move him back then do it as soon as humanly possible!

there is nothing more accurate than what i call the "mommy alarm." i can say, and mine is 8, that i regretted every single time i overlooked, or tried to talk myself out of, listening to that mommy alarm.

i am sorry if i sound like an hysteric but that inner mommy voice is indisputable and should be attended to at all times. things may never be perfect but if you let that be your initial guide, better decisions can be made, for you all.

best of luck in everything!

S.

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N.W.

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The best advice I can give you (I have a 5 year old and a 22 mos old) is to follow your gut. These are not major issues... and could probably be worked out...but if you gut is telling you to move him...I probably would.

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M.L.

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Mommy Alarm...GUT whatever you call it is A L W AY S right!! I have 2 kids 71/2 and 3 1/2 and I too always go by gut and feeling....I am in the process of moving my son as well. I went in for info today recieved a tour and my gut is saying MOVE him and as quickly as possible as he will be so happy.

What did you end up doing?

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C.V.

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Hi H.,
I agree with the other mom that said if your gut is telling you something go with it. There is no reason why they can't be on your schedule regarding the napping. If you want to try and make it work I would sit down with the main person and have your concerns known. If they can't handle it then switch him back. Good luck.
Chris

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