I have a 2 1/2 year old boy. He lays down for his nap around one and takes a 1 1/2 hour nap sometimes he fights me to sleep long, and won't take one any eairler. When it's bedtime at nine he comes up with every reason to be up. When I finally get him in bed, he is kicking the wall getting out of bed and grabing stuff off his book shelf...ect. By the time he gets to sleep its 10:30 - 11:00 which is to late. He shares a room with his 5 month old brother and I can't keep him asleep in his crib because his brother keeps wakeing him up. I've tryed skipping the nap but he gets real crabby and falls asleep playing around 4 or 5 pm. I'm running out of ideas.
2007-03-15
03:54:01
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Tara Elaine
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Pregnancy & Parenting
➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He don't want a night light because he keeps getting up to turn it off. I've tryed music, having a fan on, door open and none work.
2007-03-15
04:06:25 ·
update #1
I live in a two bedroom and can't put the two boys in different rooms. It does seem odd that this started when he started to have to share a room!
2007-03-15
04:11:29 ·
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he gets up at 7:30am which is a battle cause he don't want to get up.
2007-03-15
05:25:55 ·
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Wear that kid out!!!! My friend's kids - all four of them - sleep like logs, even around a lot of noise starting between 8-10pm. They are 3, 2 1/2 twins, and a 8 month old. One good trick is to grab a good book, go to McDonald's, and just enjoy some time reading while they play in the playland. Sometimes kids just need more exercise, especially at that age, and they will drift right off to sleep at bedtime. Do this around dinnertime maybe, that space between nap and bedtime. Let them play for 2 hours or so.
2007-03-15 04:12:25
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answered by Angie 4
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A lot of the issue may have to do with the fact that bedtime may be feeling like it is sprung on him. Try to start his bedtime routine earlier around 7:30 or 8 if you want him to wind down at 9. Kids need routine in order to feel secure. This can include getting into pajamas, washing face, brushing teeth, reading a book. While you are doing this remind him that this is getting ready for bed time. I used to read to my daughter for half an hour in her bedroom and then sing a couple of lullabies, normally she was very tired when we were done and didn't have an issue with falling asleep after that.
Setting up a routine will probably cut into some of your time as well. But this is your child and if it seems to be too constrictive, then maybe set up his bedtime a little earlier. You're already losing time during the evening fighting him to go to bed. Good luck. I would also not suggest feeding him later, this may cause more problems than is needed.
2007-03-15 11:33:58
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answered by Amy 5
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My 4 year old son did the same thing at that age. I tried putting him back in his crib, which seemed like a good idea, but he only got worse. If putting him back into his crib doesn't work, try limiting his nap time to no more than a hour. Also, make sure that he is waking up around the same time every morning. Kids need a steady schedule, especially at this age. I made it a point to make sure that he didn't eat any closer than 2 hours before bedtime. Even the smallest snack can give them enough energy to have trouble sleeping. Also, try adding some tickle time or wrestling time after dinner to help him use the extra energy, any physical play time will work. Sometimes I even let him run around the house to see how fast he could run!! I was desperate! I hope some of these ideas will help!! Good luck!!! :)
PS You might want to consider putting the baby in your room with you for a trial period.
2007-03-15 11:13:04
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answered by ionwheels03 3
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What time does he get up in the morning?
Wake him up early. the nap will be earlier too.
Also, Does he take his nap in the same room with the baby, at the same time? He may be having a problem with jealosy. Have you explained how important it is to be a Big Brother? Have you let him "put the baby down for a nap" we actually had to move the crib close enough to our son's bed so that he could rub the baby's arm.. We told him that it would help the baby go to sleep.. we wound up his favorite bear that had a lullabye and left the room.
Didn't have a problem after that.. He was involved and getting just as much attention. It's more of a production to put a baby to bed at night than it is a toddler. Maybe you could let him hold the baby (with you) have him pick out a bedtime story that he thinks the baby would like to hear before bed.
2007-03-15 11:22:05
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answered by larsgirl 4
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Try moving his bedtime earlier 9:00 sounds too late to me for 2 1/2 year old try like 8:00, I think that there's probably too much grownup action going on and he wants to join in. Have a later supper maybe around 7:00 - 7:30 and feed him some foods that seem like they calm him or make him sleepy. Is there anyway you could move your baby to another room? That way when he (2 1/2) throws a tantrum you can close the door and let him go at it. Once he realizes that your not going to pay him attention..he'll settle down. You are the adults hold to discipline and don't break when he throws his tantrums. It'll not change overnite but he's after attention. Good Luck, G.
2007-03-15 11:08:42
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answered by G=ME 5
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My son is two and a half also. He used to go go to bed perfect at 9:00 when he has his naps at 1:00. That was when he was in his crib. Then we turned the crib into the daybed part and he wouldnt stay in bed. So after a week of that we turned the bed back into the crib and he stayed in bed. When we thought he was ok with staying in bed we took the side off again and it worked. He hasnt left his bed in about two months. Give it try but I cant guarantee it will work as kids are all different.
PS.... He still takes his nap at 1:00 and goes to bed at around 9:00-9:30.
2007-03-15 11:00:21
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answered by crystal lee 5
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He is honestly on the verge of giving up his nap. Its a hard adjustment at that age though - my daughter went through this. Once they get used to not having a nap though, he won't be as crabby and won't fall asleep at 4 - cause he'll sleep more at night.
This is what I would do - start by cutting back the length of his nap and see if that helps. If not, then cut out his nap completely, and try his bedtime really early - my daughter is almost 3, gave up her nap 6 months ago, and her bedtime is 6pm now, and she sleeps 6pm-7am. If you can even make it til 6:00, chances are he'll sleep through to a reasonable hour cause he'll be so tired. And the bonus is you get extra time to yourself at the end of the day!
One other tip for young siblings sharing a room (I feel your pain!) - try running a fan or some other white noise maker - I do that with my sons and its amazing what they can sleep through as a result.
2007-03-15 13:30:07
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answered by Mom 6
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Maybe you should shorten his nap time. Or even give him his nap time a little early than you do now. Or both. My son was the same way. He'd take a 1 1/2 nap and than be up till 11/12am and I was just draggig by than. So, I cut his nap time in half and now he's sleeping by 8pm I read him a book at night b4 bed and it works. I also have a sister and she gives her son a sticker on his sticker board every time he goes to bed at 8pm and than in the morn. they are all proud that they get to put a sticker of there choice on there board. Every child is different but, who know's it may work for yours.
2007-03-15 11:04:25
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answered by djm031280 2
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Try shortening his nap. Wake him up after only one hour. If it is still a problem try waking him up after 45 min. Keep lowering nap time until you find he's tired at bedtime. Had the same prob with my son.
good luck to you
2007-03-15 11:02:30
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answered by nic h 3
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Have your tried sitting down with him to see why he doesn't want to go to bed at that time. He could be scared of the dark, monsters and typical things kids are scared of when they are little.
Also, try reading him a bed time story before bed and explain that his lil brother also needs to be able to go to sleep and his fussing and waking his brother isn't a nice thing to do or fair.
Good Luck
2007-03-15 11:00:03
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answered by peachtreecity404 2
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