Hes been in his bed now for 3 days and everything is fine so far!!!!
just wondering when everyone else stopped putting there toddlers to bed in the afternoons, hes still has 2 - 3 hours at the moment and then sleeps all night as well.
2006-10-11 01:20:47 · 34 answers · asked by Mad Dog 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When they start to say "I'll tell mummy"
2006-10-11 01:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
When he no longer seems to need it. My little girl is 2 1/2 and she still has one most days. Most days she seems tired, and if she skips a nap and has had an active day she's usually so grumpy the next day.
She actually went through a stage of not wanting her nap (and seeming not to need it ) where I would put her down and she'd play or read for an hour or so, and then ask to get up again. I thought this was fine, as she was at least getting some rest, some 'quiet time' and a bit of a break for me :) But now, she's back to needing a nap again. If I put her down for a nap she tends to go to sleep if she needs one.
If it's not interfering with his nighttime sleep and there's no need to have him up during the day (like starting a nursery or childcare that would not give him a naptime) then I don't see anything wrong with it. He won't be going full-time at school until at the earliest 4 1/2 so there's plenty of time to get him out of the habit.
2006-10-11 01:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by plainoldnanny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i think what some of the other people have said is true he will stop sleeping in the day when he doesnt need it all children are different my daughter stopped sleeping in the day time at about 1 years old she is not a child that likes sleep as long as you have your child in a routine then you shoudlnt worry about it if he or she gets up in the morning or goes to bed at all different times that could be why he is still sleeping in the day but do not worry about it too much maybe you could try slowly redusing the length he sleeps inthe day waking him up ealier but do this gradually otherwise you could get temper tantrums and you dont want that hope this has been helpfull and good luck
2006-10-11 03:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by bryony_ash83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of four I can tell you by experience that your child will stop when they are ready. my first son took naps until he was 6 1/2, my first daughter she napped until almost 2 but now is impossible to get to nap, my second son is now 2 1/2 and naps 2-3 hours a day and sleeps all night atleast 10 hours. When thier body can handle staying up it will. and you will know by the refusal over and over to take a nap. hope all goes well and i have helped in some way
2006-10-11 06:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by four2love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the child. Some of them take naps all the way up until 5 yrs. and some will stop around 3. My advice to you is to start cutting out naps but go to bed early no later than about 3 months before your child goes to kindergarten. That way he can go to school and function the full day. I used to teach elementary school, and it wasn't easy at the beginning of the year trying to get some of those kids to stay awake!
2006-10-11 01:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by TrainerMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will let you know when naps are no more. But don't let them fool you. They will do anything to not nap. If your child doesn't nap and is cranky, weepy, not himself he still needs that nap. My daughter 3 1/2 will not nap but by 6pm she is so tired that anything makes her cry, like not getting enough milk for supper or getting to much. So I have to go lay down with her and tell her "stop that" to what ever it is she is doing to stay awake, moving a foot, popping her lips whatever it is. I ususally tell her mommy can't rest if your doing that. Once she is asleep she will sleep for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. And then she sleeps fine at night. But take the clues from your child, they know.
2006-10-11 04:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by Tara R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a son who is 2 and a half. he still has a nap in the afternoon , it has gone from 3 hours 2 two hours.
Your toddler will tlel you when he is ready to stop my son jack will probably stop when he starts nursery in april.
he will let u know when he doesnt want a afternoon nap anymore
it was the same as potty training- they tell you when they are ready. which my son did.
dont stress about it - enjoy the break :-)
2006-10-11 01:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take cues from your child. If he is cranky, he still needs a nap. My son is 3 1/2 and if he doesn't nap he is impossible to deal with. He still naps for 2-3 hours and goes to bed at 8 PM.
2006-10-11 04:21:51 · answer #8 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is up to the toddler. when he starts to sleep less during nap time, take your cue from there. my son was little over two when nap time ended. but that doesn't mean he wont fall asleep in the middle of the day. depends on the activities planed out for him such as play dates outdoor activities will make him more sleepy and he might fall asleep but that is normal for a toddler..
2006-10-11 01:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child is usually the one to answer this question for you. They will start cutting the nap out themselves, like shortening there nap time, or just not going for a nap here and there, and then they will just stop napping unless they realy need it which will happen occasionaly...
2006-10-11 02:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by just wondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter's nursery had 'nap time' up to the age of 3. I followed suit at home and it was a fairly smooth process.
2006-10-11 01:43:45 · answer #11 · answered by abi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋