My DS is almost 18 months and has just started having a day nap again.
He has completly gone off milk so no bottle to go to sleep but I find laying next to him for 5 minutes always works. I think he is going through a groth spurt he seems to be sleeping alot lately and hes eating alot more, so he may be over it in a couple of weeks and then hes back to just napping in the car again.
hi kate
Noah still has one, there is no way he can get through the day without one... but i have heard of some 18 mo who dont...
i think the other ladies have some good ideas for you - i am certainly no expert when it comes to sleep - as you know N is still up many times in the night...
have you tried just a cuddle/rock to sleep - thats what we do. i tell him lets go in his room and have a cuddle and whatever happens, happens - he is asleep within 5 mins for his day sleep. xxx
Just a couple of ideas - I have been thinking of S since you mentioned this in our thread the other day.
Do you think she might be overtired/overstimulated...perhaps changing the activity for 45 mins before rest time OR moving rest time so that it's EARLIER might help. Missy E only ever resists when she's overtired, kwim?
Could you encourage a quiet rest time without it having to be about sleeping? Things like lying down on the flipout sofa, hopping into bed with some books, or a CD/tape to listen to all work with toddlers. It will take the stress out of it being about 'sleeping' but hopefully still give you a peace and quiet window.
My DD1 was still having a quiet rest right up until she started Kindy at age 4. Once she stopped needing a sleep she still knew the deal was that after lunch you go and spend some quiet time in your bedroom/on the FDC's couch - lying down, relaxing. Even now I occasionally send her for a 'rest' when she's in a foul mood.
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