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hi i had the same problem with my daughter at the same age she jsut decided she didnt want a nap anymore and wouldnt go down for one, but she still had her dummy. after awhile my sisters family worked was trying to help me she siad i had to just put her in her cot and leave her and shed fall asleep basiaclly controlled crying but it only took afew days and nowshe sleeps every afternoon and i put her to bed a little later at night which has worked too cos she sleeps in longer in the morning. so i have not giving her a chocie she has to have a nap if she doesnt shes the one thats gonna be tried and grumpy all afternoon. u just have to be persistant and dont give in.
~ Jasmine
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I have a 2 yr old that LOVES his afternoon sleep - that being said there are days where he refuses to go to sleep and is a feral by night so I know what you mean - he then has night terrors so it's basically essential he has his daytime sleep.
I found that if I gave him his teddy etc (normal routine) he would usually settle but on days that he doesn't want to sleep I ensure that he still rests for at least 1/2 the time he would usually be asleep. He doesnt have many toys (except cuddly ones) in his room but he does have books. I let him lay down with a book or 2 and he loves it and will often drift to sleep - maybe try laying down with her and reading fall asleep together? I did that for a little while - do what you need to get your rest coz ya need it!
~ Lyndal |
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Thanks for ur suggestions ... I have already tried all these!! =( She's a very persistent little girl!! She has a blankie that she sleeps with & I've tried the laying in there with her & reading & a bottle etc!! She's very feral by night if she doesn't sleep ... I'm so stuck for ideas ... I've even booked her into Gym, Swimming & we go to playgroup (so 3 sessions a week) & still no luck!!
I'll keep trying but thanks again!!
~ Carmen |
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Hi, my son is 21 months old and he had the same problem...he gave up his day sleeps and then by late afternoon/dinner time he was so overtired, it was horrible! But one thing I found that works for him is to wake him up a little earlier in the morning and then after brekkie go outside and play or take him to the shops and walk around or visit someone else with a child for a playdate, anything that will help to wear them out before lunch! Then have an early-ish lunch (say around 11-11.30am) and then hopefully she'll need a rest and fall asleep for you!
I just accepted that my son had given up his daytime naps but now he's started going to Daycare for 2 days a week and they let the kids play outside in the morning then after lunch they have rest time/nap time...it only took 2 days for my son to change his routine and start having daynaps again!! It might take a few days for her to settle into the new routine of having a daysleep but it's well worth giving it a try...then you'll get some time to rest!! =)
~ Mell |
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