Very Random Nap Question

We had a similar situation when my girls were 20 months old. We were selling our house and our realtor set up an entire day of showings for other brokers. So we needed to be out of the house from about 9am - 6pm. My girls were (still are) great sleepers but had never really napped anywhere other than our house. We spent the day at a friend's house and I tried to get them to nap there. In truth, it didn't go all that awesome. They did fall asleep eventually, but it was a stressful 1/2 hour for me trying to convince them to sleep. Like you said, though, if they're tired enough, they fall asleep. Mine only napped for about a third of their regular nap time, and then crashed early at bedtime.

Even if your daughter doesn't nap, one day will not set her off and make her all that super cranky. It's the accumulated lack of sleep that really makes kids terrors. Good luck!

Please leave the house, and make sure it is vented well!! I was working with my middle child and they replaced the roof at work. The toxic smell was horrible.. I got sick to my stomach and headaches. I even went home a couple of afternoons.
I have read that while pregnant there is no studies to prove, but exposure to the toxins can be related to behavior issues in the child.
I have had a horrible time with my middle child with his behavior, I often wonder if it was the extreme exposure to the chemicals they used to replace the roof.
As far as nap....You may run into issues with her not being in her bed. Take pack and play, she may find it more comforting.
Does she sleep in the car?? Maybe a road trip during her nap time. Hope it all works out.

we've crossed this bridge a few times (DD is 2) it doesn't always go all that great especially when they're a little older. We weigh our options, if we're in a hotel rm it just won't work since we're all in the same room so we'll plan our day to include a long drive. Sight seeing for mom & dad, naptime for kiddo. This is of course when we are traveling but it could work for a day. Maybe plan a big morning outing (or just prior to usual naptime) a snack/lunch & then maybe the drive?? Get her tuckered out & a full belly, don't know about yours but mine knocks out every time! Good luck!

Do your best tO make the room feel like hers at home... Any special blankets, white noise, darkness, etc. This will be good for you both to feel more confident for traveling. :) we did very similar naps to you with our first (although we did travel, and then she slept in a pack n play wherever we were). Our second has already taken naps on the beach, etc. and we will be doing more naps at friends homes this time because of my older's playdates. Find a friend who has a room you can use. And know that it might be a lost nap, but your LO will be okay. :) Good luck!

My daughter used to nap anywhere but my son MOSTLY naps at home. I'd say go out and about with your day. If/when she's tired enough, she'll conk out in the car. Just be prepared to drive around a while if she falls asleep. Don't try to force her to nap elsewhere if you think that will be a bad situation. She'll fall asleep even if she tries to stay awake eventually. I'd plan a fun filled day at the park and run her around until she'd dog tired!

If you are that worried, start sticking her in the p&p now, so she can get used to sleeping in it.

If you have a willing friend, go over to her house at naptime and have your daughter do a trial run there.

gl!

My son is not great at sleeping out of his crib either. In fact, I dread situations where we have to try something different, because, like you...we have a great sleeper in his routine, his bedroom, etc. I suggest find a friend whose home you can go to so that you can try to recreate her environment as much as possible. Like if she is used to darkness, bring a blanket to cover windows, or bring a whitenoise if she's used to it, etc. But please don't over-stress (easier said than done, I know) - one missed nap is not going to ruin things for eternity - just maybe for that day :p Put her to bed early that night if she misses the nap.