2007-01-07 08:04:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When my son stopped taking naps, I still told him he had to have quiet time.
He had to stay in his bed. He could look at books, do a puzzle, play "tent", color, etc.
This happened every day after lunch for 1 hour.
It gave him time for lunch to settle, and have his own time by himself.
2007-01-07 08:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by kabmiller@verizon.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While most 2 year old begin to fight taking naps, they still need them.
Try encouraging her to have a quiet time where she has to be in bed.... you might find that she will eventally fall asleep anyway.
A book, soft, toy or something else to keep her busy.... but not something so busy that it keeps her in an alert state.... can keep her in the bed until she feels drowsy.
Try having a routine that helps her bring her energy down before you lay down for rest, we read a story, sang a couple of songs and put on soft music.... it helped (alittle). I would often have to rub both of my sons's backs little bit.
I would not recommend using a video.... research shows that tv is actually stimulating to the brain making it harder to goto sleep. But I know there are lots of parent who swear by nap time movies.
Worse comes to worse....lie down with her..... you may even get a quick nap in yourself.
If it really continues or you also have problems at nighttime... you may want to talk to your doctor... there is a condition called sensory integration dysfunction and one of the things that can happen is that children have a difficult time relaxing and "allowing" their brain to go down into the brainwave patterns where sleep occurs.
Goodluck and hopefully sweet dreams
2007-01-07 16:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by boilerfanforever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make her take a rest time. If she's still in a crib, great; otherwise you might need to gate the door of her room till she realizes she has to stay in there. Then explain that she doesn't have to sleep (she may anyhow) but that instead she will have a daily rest time. She can h ave the lights on, have music on, and have toys in the crib or room, but she cannot come out until YOU determine that the rest time is over. Then you have to ignore the crying, if there is crying, until the time you have predetermined. I did this with all mine when they dropped their afternoon nap, for my own sanity--and they needed the down time, too, even if they weren't sleepy.
2007-01-07 16:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the age when they stop taking naps - its perfectly normal and you have no choice but to get used to it. Yes it is tiring, but thats the price of having children.
Ask your spouse or other family member to help out on weekends so you can get a few hours break for yourself.
2007-01-07 20:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him lie down any way. You're the parent, you make the rules. Lay down with him for a while, this will give you the first break and when he's asleep get up and do what you want to do.
Unfortunately parenting is like that, get used to it, break time is over for the next 18 years.
2007-01-07 16:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Find simple, but engaging activities. Like Cleaning up his/her toys, tying shoes, getting dressed. They may get frustrated but let them try. As long as they are not getting hurt they are fine. Give them a small snack to munch on but have them sit at the table. Like a healthy handful of cereal. Make them sit until they are fully complete. Or have them eat in the highchair, placing it in front of the Tv as if a afternoon snack and tv show. Hope this helps.
2007-01-07 20:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Caramel_CutiePie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if your child doesn't want to nap, you can still insist upon quiet rest time. You can begin to, at the same time every day, have your child rest in bed quietly or with some quiet music. It's important that even if he doesn't want to sleep that he understand it's important to rest and that mommy needs her rest too.
2007-01-07 17:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont get the child so excited before lunch and he she must sit still watch nemo or ice age and this gives u time to sit and talk to your child then IT IS NAP TIME PERIOD even if child doesnt sleep make sure theyre in bed u are the parent
2007-01-07 16:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When my 2 year old drives me insane I put a 30 min tv show on for him. Something like Dora Barney or something that will teach him something.
2007-01-07 16:10:37 · answer #9 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hire a nanny
2007-01-07 21:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by monika j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋