Well, my one-year-old and my twin three-year-olds don't take a nap during the day(if they do only 1/2 of an hour).All three of the kids are athletic, energetic,and active just like me and my husband.I take the kids to the park and camp but they seem to be never tired.Oh and there's been a stomach/flu virus and the house and all three of my kids had it, usuallt after being sick you're still tired.Why are my kids so--refreshed?Any ideas on how to make my kids take a nap during the day?Thank you and please no negative answers =]
2007-03-10 03:45:04 · 10 answers · asked by Mommy_of_4 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, I presume that you already have a disciplined wake time, so that you're not letting them sleep in so late in the morning that they don't feel tired by nap time. If not, then of course wake up at the same time everyday.
When I worked at the church daycare (it was a huge daycare with hundreds of kids), we required that every child rest or look at books quietly to themselves for 1 1/2 hour every day during "nap time," if the children dont want to sleep thats fine, but they should not disturb other children and should rest quietly during that time.
Maybe you could have this "quiet time," and most of the children will always end up rested. Good luck sounds like you have your hands full, Super Mom!
2007-03-10 03:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Cynthia W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son will be 3 in July and I still believe he needs to nap. If he doesn't he is so cranky around 5ish and than will give us a hard time eating dinner.
I have figured out he doesn't like the word "nap time" so I tell him its time to "rest" and this seems to have work.
Sometimes he will fall asleep other time I hear him in his room playing with is blocks or reading. I think children this young still need some quite time.
Even if your kids aren't "s'eeping" they are calmed down and taking a break.
I usually let me son nap for about 2hr that's if he is sleeping if he is just playing I usually go get him after an hour or so.
Good Luck
2007-03-10 04:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck, that's all I can say. I have been dealing with this problem for months with my 2 year old son. He gave up naps at around 18 months and hasn't taken one since, and I have tried EVERYTHING! The bad part is that he is SO overly tired that he always has dark circles under his eyes, and is always crabby. I asked his pediatrician, and she said that he is too independent and can't miss a thing, and basically there is nothing I can do. He usually wakes up at 6 or 630 and is up all day until around 7-730. Good luck though, if you find something that works, let me know!
2007-03-10 13:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - leave Dad in charge! My kids will not nap for me, but when DH is home, they are angels, and they nap for hours!!
In all seriousness, though, I have a friend whose kids would only nap on a sleeping bag on the floor. They pretended to fall asleep, until they were finally pooped and gave in.
My three year old naps at school, because she isn't given a choice...maybe it's time for pre-school a few days a week for your older one.
Good luck!
2007-03-10 04:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the daycare where I work, we put on some soothing music for the kids and then rub their backs until they fall asleep. Most of the little ones are out really quickly and will stay asleep for the 2 hours that they nap.
2007-03-10 04:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by heaven_angels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like they are good candidates for "rest time". Put them in their rooms--toys, books, music, lights, are all ok, but they can NOT come out for one hour. I did this with all my kids when they dropped a nap. Mommy needs the downtime as much as anyone. Make them stay in there. Spank them if they come out. Ignore crying. Eventually they will catch on that you mean business and this is the way it's going to be. And if they happen to fall asleep, so much the better! :)
2007-03-10 06:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh goodness my 2 yr old does the same thing! we go to the park for about 2 hours, come home and she still won't sleep! the only thing i can do is give her a bath in the middle of the day woth that sleepy time soap, and sit with her and watch a movie! i am sorry, i know how it is to not get a break! best of luck to ya!
2007-03-10 05:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ideas, just unless you force them to lay down in their rooms at specified times with no electronics on.
I've just never understood the need to take naps, I never did when I was a child. Why do they have to? Does it make them smarter or better children? It would seem it would only make it harder for them to go to bed at night. Sorry to ambush your question with more questions but I'm geniunely curious.
2007-03-10 03:50:23 · answer #8 · answered by jimstock60 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 01:00:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving them sugared water and a b ath itll probably work
2007-03-10 03:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by chex_1r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋