1. Sit infront of the tv with him on your lap until he falls asleep.
2. a ride in the car.
3. Put him in his stroller and walk around the neighborhood.
I ask this because today my mother in law asked me if my daughter (she's 16 months old) was gonna take a nap and I said I was either gonna take her for a ride in the car or a stroll around the neighborhood to get her to take her nap.
My MIL said I was "spoiling her"...
She'd much rather sit infront of the tv with the baby on her lap until she falls asleep...
I don't get it...
Which is best?
((Note: my baby will go to sleep by herself at night, but for some reason whe won't take her nap unless I use one of take her for a walk, a ride in the car or if my MIL puts her on her lap and watch tv))
2007-09-15 15:03:29 · 11 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I'd appreciate it if ONLY PEOPLE WITH KIDS would answer.... thanks very much...
2007-09-15 15:27:29 · update #1
She DOES NOT CRY...
I will NOT LET MY BABY "CRY IT OUT"
2007-09-15 15:29:58 · update #2
You probably won't read this because I am a kid not a Parent. I would suggest putting her in the stroller and taking her for a walk. Thats how I fell asleep at nap time. It might be a surprise but Kid shows on the TV rot your kid's brain (makes them less likely to develope fast at walking, talking, eating, scocializing, etc). Don't have them fall asleep to BoohBah or Teletubbies. It will make them want a TV later in life to fall asleep to in bed.
Ps: A ride in the car is good too but dont drive just because its nap time only go if u have to drive somewhere anyway
2007-09-15 16:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
any of those methods sound fine. I used to drive my kids around in the car until they fell asleep for naps, or go for a walk. I don't think the method particularly matters. Just be careful about getting it so your kid can't fall asleep without the method. I never had a problem at night but, I'm sure some kids transition into wanting to be walked or driven or whatever to fall asleep at night as well. Just be on the look out and don't do it because you'll regret it for a long time!
2007-09-15 23:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what works best for you and your baby!!!My son is the opposite. He is 18m old and will fall asleep at nap time on his own but at bedtime we have issues.
I think that is it great to take your daughter on a walk in her stroller. You get some exercise and she gets a nice ride w/ some fresh air.
Again... do what works best for you and your baby!! Everyone has opinions about everything we do or dont do as parents. I listen to others opinions but I don't let them affect me if I don't agree!
Love your baby and enjoy her because she will only be this age once!
2007-09-15 23:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by Just trying to make it 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, of those three, I'd choose #3 "Put her in his stroller and walk around the neighborhood". This one is healthy for both you and the child.
Least favorite is probably your MIL's method.
I guess all three could be considered "spoiling" the child, if the goal is to have the child sleep totally on her own. But if she's sleeping by herself at night, this is a very small problem in the grand scheme of things. (in other words, it may not be worth arguing with MIL about it!)
2007-09-15 22:12:35 · answer #4 · answered by JoJo4321 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None of the above. If your daughter can fall asleep at night on her own, she can certainly do it at nap time. She has just gotten her way enough times to know how loud to cry to get you to cave in and come get her. Have a routine, but her in her bed just like you do at night and let her cry it out. This could take a few days, but she will get the point and you will be glad you did. My four year old still goes down for naps because of us having a solid nap routine from the time she was 8 weeks old. She loves getting cozy in her bed and now that she is older if she doesn't fall asleep that is okay too, she at least has a rest period and she stays put. Who is the parent? Sounds like the kids has all the control.
2007-09-15 22:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by noellemt 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In my honest opinon having 3 kids myself the best thing is for you to take her for a walk. She enjoys the sight seeing and you get some quiet time with her, although you dont say if shes the only one?
2007-09-15 23:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually take my 18 month old for a walk in his buggy - but thats because I prefer him to sleep outdoors during the day for the fresh air benefits. If its pouring with rain, he goes in his cot!
2007-09-15 22:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have to lay with mine until she fell asleep which wasn't bad unless i had something to do!! otherwise i would drive around and now she's 3 and i don't give her naps anymore unless she needs one. i started letting her watch a movie at night until she fell asleep and i wish i never did!!! because now she stays awake for the whole thing and then wants to watch it again it's a big hassle every night. well good luck i hope you find something that works
2007-09-15 22:42:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i put my son in his cot & give a couple of toys & he goes to sleep, i also do this with 6 month old daughter, if you get them in a routine for nap times from a early age you find it easier.
2007-09-15 22:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by kerry g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
taking her for a walk is not "spoiling her" it gets her fresh air which calms her down and you get excercise as well....killin 2 birds with one stone :D
2007-09-15 22:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by cynicalgurl_84 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋