what do u do when ur 22 month old son wont take naps and u have 3 1 month old daughters and ur hubby works?

Answer 1

I would try putting your children on a secdule.

I know it's hard, but let me give you some examples for your son

7:00—7:30 Breakfast with Daddy


7:30—8:00 Back on his bed with a few toys or books

8:00—9:00 Play with mommy time

9:00—9:30 Show Time
They watch a tv show.

9:30—10:00 Blanket Time

a snack and a toy and sit on his special blanket. Then at the 15-minute mark I give him a different toy. These are toys that he doesn't get to play with any other time of the day. I used to

10:00—11:00 Play Outside

11:00-12:00 Art and coloring

12:00—3:00 Lunch and Naps

3:00—3:45 Project Time

3:45—4:15 Stroller Time
I have been training my three year old to hold on to the stroller when we are out (rather then riding). Taking walks around the neighborhood helps me reinforce this practice.

4:15—4:30 Pick-Up Toys

4:30—5:00 Video Time

5:00 - 5:15 - Table Time with books.
I got this idea from my friend Beth when I lived in Chicago. She had her children sit quietly and read books at the end of the day. I have my boys sit at the kitchen table and give them each a different book to read. Then I set the time and finish making dinner in the kitchen right next to them. Last week, I needed more than 15 minutes, so I kept adding to the timer when they weren’t looking!

5:15—7:30 Dinner and Bedtime Routine

implimenting these now will help you!! You can use it for your girls as they get older as well!

Answer 2

Umm, ask yourself why you had your kids so close together? I feel for ya love. But you need to understand that your 22 month old is getting the age where he is within his rights to not want to nap during the day anymore. You may need to enilist the help of a friend or family member to come over and settle him for you while you're feeding your triplets. Or set him up at the table with a puzzle or something to keep him distracted. Or put him in his cot/bed with a book. He may only want 'quiet time' as opposed to a nap now. I disagree with Goodstuff. You don't discipline a 22 month old that won't nap. How would you feel if you got into trouble for something as mundane as that at your age? Good luck!

Answer 3

Sabine seems to have a great answer but I'm going to contradict something she said

"Avoid excitement too close to bedtime ' try to stay away from dancing, lively exercise, loud videos or music, or anything else that will keep your child awake past his natural bedtime."

when your children are napping DO NOT be afraid to run the vaccum or be noisey the reason I say this is because if you child become acustum to silence while sleeping they will have trouble sleeping as an adult if there is any noise what so ever.

Answer 4

Step One
Keep him busy during the daytime. Most toddlers have lots of energy and enjoy going to the park or playground to work some of it off.
2Step Two
Choose a realistic bedtime for your child. Like adults, most children have distinct sleep preferences ' some are night owls, and others are morning people. While you can control this to some degree, consider a slightly later bedtime for a child who just doesn't seem tired by 7:00, or a slightly earlier bedtime for a child who falls asleep over his dinner plate.
3Step Three
Adjust nap lengths and times. If your child still naps, but then has trouble getting to sleep at night, try shortening the nap, or moving it ahead by an hour or so. If your child doesn't nap, a brief period of quiet time during the afternoon may be enough to rejuvenate him and keep him happy until bedtime.
4Step Four
Start your bedtime routine early, and take your time. After your child has dinner, begin the sequence of events that gradually leads up to bedtime.
5Step FiveBe
consistent. In some families, the bedtime routine involves a bath, a snack, brushing teeth, and a story before bed. In others, it may be a shower, a video, a snuggle, brushing teeth, then bed. Once you have developed a routine that works for everyone in the family, it will become an important part of your child's "winding down" process.
6Step Six
Set clear boundaries and stick to them. Many children will beg for "just one more story" to keep from going to sleep, so decide in advance how many stories you will tell, how many crackers you will offer for a bedtime snack, and when the light will go off ' then stay within the limits you have set.
7Step Seven
Create a soothing sleep environment. If your child's sleeping area is a calm, pleasant and secure place, this will help him get to sleep. He may also have a favorite toy, blanket or other attachment object that helps him sleep.
8Step Eight
Stay as close as he needs you to. Some children are happy to go to sleep after a quick goodnight kiss, while others prefer to snuggle, hold hands or go to sleep with an adult in a nearby chair. This will change as your child grows and becomes more self-confident, so don't worry ' you won't have to rock your teenager to sleep.
9Step Nine
Let him know you will be there if he needs you. Many toddlers have nightmares and night terrors, while some just need more nighttime comforting than others. Some families welcome children into the parents' bed, while others choose to set up a bed or couch in the child's room. Try to get to the root cause of your child's night waking, and remember that the phase will pass soon enough.

Tips & Warnings
Offer your child a cup of warm milk before bed, if he drinks milk ' this may help him get to sleep.
Some children go to sleep more easily with "white noise" from a fan or sound machine ' this helps to block out other household sounds and can help soothe a child to sleep.
If your child sleepwalks, or if you are worried about your child wandering, attach a bell or noisy rattle securely to the door handle.
If one parent has trouble getting a child to sleep, let the other parent or another support person try ' some children seem to respond better if Dad handles bedtime, and it helps to give Mom a break.
Don't lock your child in his room. This can be emotionally traumatic, and can be very dangerous in the event of a fire or other household emergency.
Avoid excitement too close to bedtime ' try to stay away from dancing, lively exercise, loud videos or music, or anything else that will keep your child awake past his natural bedtime.
Be patient. If your toddler has trouble getting to sleep, that doesn't necessarily mean he has a sleep disorder ' it may just reflect the fact that being awake is so much fun. Work on the sleep routine at a rate your child can handle, and everything should be OK.

Answer 5

its not that taking a nap isnt necessary, but resting is. even if the 22 mo old doesnt sleep making them have "alone" time is just as reviving as a nap. Put the baby in the bed, tell them its rest time. and shut the door. repeatedly do it until it becomes a routine. even if the baby is sitting in their room playing alone, thats almost as good as laying in bed sleeping. the child has some down time to wind down alone.

if the child refuses begin the process of dicipline. time out chairs or corners. the key is not to let them get a reaction out of you.. from the age 1 to about 13 i assume (mine 4 and still doing it) they are always thinking of negative ways to get a reaction... its all attention..

Answer 6

If you can't get him to nap quiet time might do him good as well. If your the one that needs the sleep I would suggest enlisting some help from family and friends. I just had one baby and I know how little sleep you get with one. I couldn't imagine the little sleep you get with 3 babies at once.

Answer 7

Put him in his crib and let him cry himself to sleep. Go in every 5 minutes to reassure him you are there, but do not pick him up then leave again. I am sure he is a bit attention deprived since he now shares you with 3 others. Be sure to give him your attention when the little ones are asleep since they nap more often.

Answer 8

scream u poor woman

Answer 9

I you can feed him something with turkey in it, the tyrosine might make him sleepy.

One might also consider placing for adoption(s).