How do I get my 15 month old daughter to nap?

Question

I posted about her when she was younger and someone advised that I should put her down and not pick her up. I've been trying to follow a routine - lunch, diaper, books, nap. She will not sleep. Then, by late afternoon, early evening, she is overly tired and so extremely fussy. One day, I even tried the lay her back down every time she stands up thing. (I put her down 80 times and gave up) How do I get her to nap? I want her to be able to get the appropriate hours of sleep that she needs. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

A 15 month old needs about 13 1/2 hours of total sleep. If your daughter isn't getting enough total sleep she could be overtired. Children that are overtired sometimes have difficulty sleeping which might explain why she's not napping.

First figure out if she is getting enough total sleep. If she is, you might have to forgo the naps. Some children naturally start to give up naps around two - some earlier, some later. It could be she is early in giving up her naps.

If you determine she isn't getting enough sleep, she might just need to catch up to get back on track. Maybe laying down with her in a dark room, soft music, sometimes even a long car ride will help them get back on track. Once she is back on track and caught up it might be easier to introduce naptime.

Also, talk to your peditrician for advice - they are a good source for help and tips.

Answer 2

usually they'll sleep when they're tired. have you tried just putting her in the crib, maybe turning on some soothing music like mozart, or bethoveen, and then walking out of the room? if not try this:
when it's nap time, take her in the room and put her in the crib. turn on some soothing music, and leave. if she stands up, fine. leave her alone. if she crys, that's fine too. just be strong. if you rush in everytime she cries to hold her, or try to get her to lay down, then she will keep doing it because she knows that she will get what she wants. it's ok to let them cry sometimes. you don't want to let her cry all day, but she needs to learn that you're the boss. just let her be by herself in the room and you go about your business whether it be dishes, laundry, reading a book or taking a nap yourself, you do the things that you need to do. she will tire herself out, and lay down. you just have to be strong and follow through with it.

i hope this helps and good luck!!

Answer 3

If you get an answer let me know! My 17 month old hasn't slept since she was born! Seriously, we try anything we can: rocking, laying with her, the car, etc. It's not as bad now as it was when she was younger. Some kids just don't sleep and those parents who have kids that do, bless your hearts. I feel your pain and your frustration! We can just look forward to the day they turn 18!

Answer 4

Not all children will take naps.They are not necessary.Mine have 1 hour of quite time no TVs or noise going in the house if they fall asleep its a bonus.But you cant make them sleep if they are not tired

Answer 5

Try putting her in a room with little noise sing her a lullaby nd get her a nite lite. Try feeding her warm milk before bed also. Just be patient please do not give up. You can also try rubbing her back while she sleeps.

Answer 6

I never put my kids down for naps.

Answer 7

just lay her down and be realy quiet and see if she will fall asleep that worked for my youngest daughter

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