Limey, I was going to do this exact post a few days ago
My DD was 3 and a bit when she dropped hers.
DS has been a bit iffy the last week or so - he is going in to his cot for 2 hours every day. Most days he will sleep but some days he will just lay in his cot and talk etc No idea what's going on but hope it's a phase that will pass.
I think most kids are well over 2 before they drop it, but it depends on the child I guess. Most of the stuff I've read has suggested that most kids need a sleep or rest period during the day till about 4-5. DD is 4.5 now and still has a 'rest time' while DS sleeps. Most times it's just a quiet activity like laying down with a book, watching a movie, colouring in etc. Sometimes she will still fall asleep in the car if we're out.
Last edited by Willow; July 11th, 2009 at 03:02 PM.
DS1 started sleeping only every 2nd day at around 3 1/2. Then at nearly 4 it dropped to once or twice a week. He usually still sleeps twice a week but one of those days is usually Saturday after his swimming lesson and he didn't sleep today - hopefully that's a one off!
DS (3) still has naps. Both my kids are nappers. Even on the days when he would fuss and not sleep I still made sure he had quiet time in his room. Some days he sleeps others he doesn't but he still has quiet time in his room. DD 7 can still have a nana nap if we're all having one. She loves her naps and I'm sure if school allowed it she'd opt for one at school too LOL!
Every kid is different, and if you're ok with her dropping her nap then I wouldn't worry if you want it to still be an option then just push through with it, knowing some days she may nap others she may not.
Darcy has a snooze still about 3-4 times a week. She was 3 in May. Otherwise she falls asleep at5 or 6 and then wants to be up for hours.
She does go to bed at 7.30 usually though.
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No idea what's going on but hope it's a phase that will pass.
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