She learned how to get out of the play pen and now will not take a nap! Any idea's on how to get her to take a nap, anything would help!
2007-02-02 13:11:19 · 7 answers · asked by Jedi Lizard 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Take her into a quiet room and find something she clings to and maybe lay down with her until she falls asleep. I would have to do that with my daughter and 80% of the time it worked and if not try wearing her out by playing with her or a car ride works too.
2007-02-02 13:18:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is so hard because there is not a whole lot you can do about it. Do you have a crib that you can put her into that she cannot get out of? Even if she doesn't really sleep at least she can settle down for a while just for some quiet time.
My daughter stopped napping very young and would only occasionally fall asleep int he car when she was very tired. It was very hard because she would be miserable by 5:00pm. I would say try another location and if that doesn't work just surrender to it and make it the best that you can. You could always just put her to bed and hour or two earlier at night to insure that she is getting enough sleep. Good luck!
2007-02-02 21:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by luvmykids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does she have a fav. something she has to have to take a nap? I watch a little boy who is almost 3 and still has to have a pacifier to sleep so when he gets out of the pack n play that he naps in i take it way for 15 min. and let him stay there. I know its mean but he knows to stay in there or he wont be able to have his pacifire back the second time he gets out. He finally gets bored and falls asleep. On the other hand my son wont take a nap either. He doesn't have any fav. things he sleeps with so i can't use that trick with him. He's too interested in what's going on around him. It doesn't seem to bother him, he just goes to bed earlier. Maybe she just doesn't need a nap anymore.
2007-02-02 21:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you stick to a routine! I am a daycare teacher for 12-18 month olds and here is our schedule. 8a-breakfast, 9:30 diapers, 10a drinks and little snack, 10:30 stroller ride outside, 11a indoor play, 11:30 diapers, 12p lunch, 12:30-3pm nap/quiet time, 3p drink and little snack...I usually go home at 4p...so you're on your own. A lot of times at this age, the children will not sleep if they've recently learned something new. (walking, jumping, talking, singing...you never know) This effects their nighttime sleep as well. Just make sure that you keep the same schedule every day and make sure you make quiet time quiet and low light! We play the exact same lullaby cd every single day. It gets old for us...but they find comfort from it! I suggest laying down with your baby, either in the floor or your bed w/ pillows or a bed rail to keep her from falling out!
Remember, just because she seems to have given up naps for now, it may not be forever. Children at this age need 12-14 hours of sleep a day. Sleep deprivation, causes sleep deprivation. It's so hard to settle down when you are having a lack of sleep! It is possible for her to get back to nap schedules! Just devote some of your daytime to patting her bottom, massaging her hair, jiggling her tush lightly (to simulate a car or stroller ride), turn on an air cleaner, turn the lights down low...and don't force it! I've been told that even that quiet time every day at the same routine time every day is VERY beneficial to their development...EVEN if they DO NOT fall asleep! So, keep at it, don't give up!
Good luck!
2007-02-02 21:31:14 · answer #4 · answered by 30 year old 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's time for a toddler bed. It will be a big adjustment, but if she's learned to climb out that could pose a hazard for her. I'd try changing around her sleep schedule in small increments, putting her to bed 10 minutes later, for example, then 15, or waking her up earlier. I'd also try wearing her out. When my son doesn't want to go down we play and I chase him around the house until he's out of energy and ready to lie down.Good luck, I know nap time's just as important for parents as it is for kids.
2007-02-02 21:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by barnaclesally 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all children need naps. My oldest son stopped taking naps before I even switched him to a youth bed - he just didn't need them anymore. The next two took naps up until they turned four.
I realize children taking naps allows you time to get things done but some kids just get to an age when they just don't need the naps anymore. Please do NOT force her to take one - you will have a big fight on your hands.
2007-02-02 23:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-02 21:16:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋