How old was your child when he/she stopped napping? How did you know they were ready or how did it happen?
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Dara
said...
What a timely question. I have a 3 1/2 year old who still naps, but now she can't fall asleep until much later. Her normal nap time is from 1pm-3pm and then we've been trying to get her in bed by 7:30pm. For the last two months, she has stayed awake until at least 9pm or later. I think it's time to change nap time into 'quiet' time.
1. Create a sleep inducing "sleep environment": dark room, cool, white noise of some sort 2. Create a consistent sleep schedule. 3. Make sure your children get an age appropriate amount of sleep. 4. Limit things that may hinder sleep: caffeine, sugar, tv/video games 5. Have a simple, attainable bedtime routine
-Infants: Swaddle -Infants: Don't let them get overtired- they will probably only have 1-2 hours between sleep
2 comments:
What a timely question. I have a 3 1/2 year old who still naps, but now she can't fall asleep until much later. Her normal nap time is from 1pm-3pm and then we've been trying to get her in bed by 7:30pm. For the last two months, she has stayed awake until at least 9pm or later. I think it's time to change nap time into 'quiet' time.
That is exactly right! I would change to a quiet time and then put her down earlier- even 6:30 if she is DONE. Let us know how it goes :)
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