LB decided yesterday that he didn't need a nap. I had put him in his crib, and he cried for an hour straight until I got him out. Today, we are having the same battle. I know he's tired- he's rubbing his eyes and looks exhausted- but he won't go down for a nap!
Which sucks, because I could really use one. And although he's been physically in his crib for 45 minutes, his cries won't allow me to take one. So neither of us are getting a nap, and both of us will be cranky and irritable this afternoon (sorry, Hubby!).
At what age do kids stop taking naps??? It seems wicked early for a 19 month old boy to stop napping. I know he's not thirsty or hungry or poopy or wet- that was all taken care of before I put him down. He's probably just bored and testing me to see if I'll get him up. I suppose I should just stick it out and leave him there until he sleeps. I don't want him to think that if he cries long enough, he'll get his way.
Ugh, but I need a nap! He can't cry all day... right?
1 comment:
Hi...MR here.
LB is like his Dad. Try giving him warm milk just before his nap, you can flavor it with vanilla.
When he really needs a nap give him only protein for lunch that day, no carbs like bread or rice etc. He gets energy from the carbs and can't sleep. It worked for his Dad.
I feel for you with the sore bones. I was like that with my second one. Couldn't walk the last few weeks or my legs would go numb. Hang in there it will go by faster than you think.
Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I hope this is not a dupe, I had to type it twice.
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