Start a quiet time routine with him. If you see he isn’t going to nap tell him he can read books or quietly play in his room. Don’t allow him to come out to have free rein of all his toys, tv, etc. You’d be surprised at how much a little quiet time helps even if they don’t nap. They will also fall asleep a lot of times after just playing quietly for a few minutes
I know it will be super stressful at first but if you get him involved cleaning with you now it will help you in the long run. I get stressed with the mess but I try not to show it while my little fella helps wash dishes or wipes the table. And then he smiles real big like look at me mama Im helping and its worth it. I got this from the book hunt gather parent and it really helped me stop being so anxious about having to do it all myself. Use those little helpers. Love ya girl
My niece would try and fight sleep and naps, but she NEEDED them and I think was a little over 4 when she finally gave them up. Don’t give up! Haha! The quiet rest time people have suggested sounds good too! Gives you both a chance to take a break❤
My son is 3 and he loves his nap! He starts preschool in the fall and they have a scheduled nap midday. I think it’s common to continue naps. Regardless they can be big helpers! Give him a rag or some small things to help! It takes longer but it’s good to show them!
I kept the naps going with my daughter until she started preschool. Even then she’d come home and nap. It’s about keeping them tuckered out enough during the day, bath routine, outdoor playtime… that fresh air, daily walks - it’s up to you to keep the routine. He can keep napping hunnie 💟
Exactly but we put the crib mattress on the floor and read to him. They would fall asleep in a matter of minutes. Fresh air everyday is usually a easy way to get sleep. Note baby dates in his room. Boundaries are healthy.
You go mom! ❤my toddler will be 4 in November and still napping. The naps are shorter so I know they’ll end soon but that time of quiet is needed for me to reset and tackle the next stretch of time. You are doing a great job and your toddler is happy!✌🏾❤️🙏🏾
Suggestion Always Take them for a walk to the park. Keep the umbrella stroller available .Fresh air helps with sleep. Storytime with chapter books helps they lay down fall asleep listening to the chapter books. Retired baby toddler nanny
Agree, my 2yr old daughter loved quiet time in her cot chatting to her toys :) Go quiet time. Aaaaaaaand, kudos for the scrub daddy stop motion insert ❤
I think that’s exactly it, they start refusing naps or skipping (the could last 6+ months) of some nap days and some off days, slowly doing more off days but they start being able to do stuff for longer periods of time without having to need “mom” every second. Makes it easier! My 3yr old probably naps 2-3x a week now but super short, which is nice, bed time is easier. 😅
My almost 4.5 year old still naps... I just tell him he needs to be in his room but doesn't have to sleep. He can look at books but ends up falling asleep. My 3 year old still naps too and will be implementing a quiet time once he starts not wanting to nap.
My daughter is 3.5 and needs a daily nap and goes down willingly haha sometimes she'll push it from 12 to 1 which is fine if she needs to unwind first but by then I can see she's tired and I'll ask her and she'll say yes, use the bathroom, lay down and conk out! Haha
I can't imagine a 2 year old not napping. That terrifies me! Maybe he can have a " quiet time" in his room if he drops his nap. I hope he naps tomorrow!
Maybe if he refuses the nap, you could always still have him do some "quiet time" in his bedroom during the nap time slot?! That's what I used to do with both my boy's(they definitely don't nap anymore. They are 14 and 11 now)!!! Haha.
Seriously! Be consistent with the time & if needed adjust the bedtime. It helps the child’s brain to grow and to develop! Naps are very very crucial & important for them and their development.
My nephew is 5 and half, my niece is 4 and half years old. They absolutely love their daily nap. The older sleeps for 2 hours minimum. The younger at least 3 hours.
If he's cranky from not taking his nap, then he's most likely not ready to give up the nap. Nap and sleep refusal are normal for his age group because of developmental changes. Start a quiet time routine or change up your schedule. He should have 6 hours between sleep times. Once he wakes up in the morning, give him six hours before you try to put him down for a nap. When my son was doing this, I'd put him down in bed like normal but with his stuffed animals. I'd turn off the light and set it up like a nap, and he'd quietly play with his stuffed animals in his bed until he tuckered out on his own. You can look up sleep schedules for 2 and 3 year olds and how to deal with sleep regression and nap refusal. I've had 4 kids, and all of them napped until they were 4 or 5 years old, but there were plenty of days where they refused naps here and there.
My four year old quit taking naps right when I had her brother. Now I have a four year old who won’t nap, a part time at home job with a four month old who is colicky. 🥴
You have to get him very tired. Lots of outside time/Playground/running for the morning will get him tired for a nap. Swimming/sports or more playground and playdates in the afternoon will help him sleep very well at night
I DEFINITLY would not be ending naps that young, my son was still napping at 4, even 5 years old some days. They really do still need a nap that young, so I wouldnt give it up, just stick with the routine, he may have days that it takes longer to get to sleep but if he doesnt fall asleep i'd let him stay in his bed and "rest" and he may fall asleep after a while. I'd let him have a book to look at and that may be enough to help keep him occupied but not enough to. Be stimulating him. I'd also try to not give him anything with sugar or red 40 dye before his nap as they can be stimulators. Dont give up on the naps, stick with it - you'll be VERY thankful for pushing thru and get him back into his nap routine.
I did a new routine, and that was napping every other day as they will still need it, just not as much. That way, you will still get a bigger nap time rather than little to no naps
My youngest will be 3 next month and she doesn’t nap much theses days ether 😅 my other kiddos are 7 and 8 and they napped all the way up to Kindergarten so this is new for me and by the time 6pm rolls around my toddler is sooooo crabby and done with the day lol
im a FIRM believer that kids should be napping all the way into kindergarten! stopping naps at 3 is going to be so hard on you bc hes gonna get so tired & fussy throughout the day. our schools here do naps until 4 bc they still take naps in preschool.
Why??? Why is just impossible for you to let your child be by himself for just one second if he refuses to nap?? And you need to take care of other things?? Why?! Can they not be in a high chair entertaining themselves with food? Or the crib in the same room as you while you tidy up?? Can you really not just let them be and learn that it's OK to not have mommy and daddy every waking second right in front of them entertaining them?? Plz explain!
Start a quiet time routine with him. If you see he isn’t going to nap tell him he can read books or quietly play in his room. Don’t allow him to come out to have free rein of all his toys, tv, etc. You’d be surprised at how much a little quiet time helps even if they don’t nap. They will also fall asleep a lot of times after just playing quietly for a few minutes
I know it will be super stressful at first but if you get him involved cleaning with you now it will help you in the long run. I get stressed with the mess but I try not to show it while my little fella helps wash dishes or wipes the table. And then he smiles real big like look at me mama Im helping and its worth it. I got this from the book hunt gather parent and it really helped me stop being so anxious about having to do it all myself. Use those little helpers. Love ya girl
I love watching you clean !
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Omg same
My niece would try and fight sleep and naps, but she NEEDED them and I think was a little over 4 when she finally gave them up. Don’t give up! Haha! The quiet rest time people have suggested sounds good too! Gives you both a chance to take a break❤
My son is 3 and he loves his nap! He starts preschool in the fall and they have a scheduled nap midday. I think it’s common to continue naps.
Regardless they can be big helpers! Give him a rag or some small things to help! It takes longer but it’s good to show them!
@maggiey265 My friend had her son in half day Kindergarten and he napped at age 6 still. Sleep is so important!
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I kept the naps going with my daughter until she started preschool. Even then she’d come home and nap. It’s about keeping them tuckered out enough during the day, bath routine, outdoor playtime… that fresh air, daily walks - it’s up to you to keep the routine. He can keep napping hunnie 💟
I have a really great tip when Deacon starts climbing out of the crib during nap time or bedtime maybe it’s time to transform into big boy bed
Exactly but we put the crib mattress on the floor and read to him. They would fall asleep in a matter of minutes. Fresh air everyday is usually a easy way to get sleep. Note baby dates in his room. Boundaries are healthy.
introduce new fun/hobbies to tire him out!! he is growin so fast and we can see so much energy from him but we know you got this !💪🏼
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You go mom! ❤my toddler will be 4 in November and still napping. The naps are shorter so I know they’ll end soon but that time of quiet is needed for me to reset and tackle the next stretch of time. You are doing a great job and your toddler is happy!✌🏾❤️🙏🏾
Suggestion Always Take them for a walk to the park. Keep the umbrella stroller available .Fresh air helps with sleep. Storytime with chapter books helps they lay down fall asleep listening to the chapter books. Retired baby toddler nanny
Agree, my 2yr old daughter loved quiet time in her cot chatting to her toys :) Go quiet time.
Aaaaaaaand, kudos for the scrub daddy stop motion insert ❤
I think that’s exactly it, they start refusing naps or skipping (the could last 6+ months) of some nap days and some off days, slowly doing more off days but they start being able to do stuff for longer periods of time without having to need “mom” every second. Makes it easier! My 3yr old probably naps 2-3x a week now but super short, which is nice, bed time is easier. 😅
My daughter napped until she was 4
Mine too
My son napped until he was 5 before kindergarten. Also, he was in preschool and they had routine nap time so I’m sure that played a big part.
My almost 4.5 year old still naps... I just tell him he needs to be in his room but doesn't have to sleep. He can look at books but ends up falling asleep. My 3 year old still naps too and will be implementing a quiet time once he starts not wanting to nap.
My daughter is 3.5 and needs a daily nap and goes down willingly haha sometimes she'll push it from 12 to 1 which is fine if she needs to unwind first but by then I can see she's tired and I'll ask her and she'll say yes, use the bathroom, lay down and conk out! Haha
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I can't imagine a 2 year old not napping. That terrifies me! Maybe he can have a " quiet time" in his room if he drops his nap. I hope he naps tomorrow!
@@ashlieleavelle that would be the plan if he stops napping any time soon!
Ohio!! Lorain County over here!
Maybe if he refuses the nap, you could always still have him do some "quiet time" in his bedroom during the nap time slot?! That's what I used to do with both my boy's(they definitely don't nap anymore. They are 14 and 11 now)!!! Haha.
❤ You don't have to end naps! You are in charge! Be the parent.
Seriously! Be consistent with the time & if needed adjust the bedtime. It helps the child’s brain to grow and to develop! Naps are very very crucial & important for them and their development.
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My nephew is 5 and half, my niece is 4 and half years old. They absolutely love their daily nap. The older sleeps for 2 hours minimum. The younger at least 3 hours.
If he's cranky from not taking his nap, then he's most likely not ready to give up the nap. Nap and sleep refusal are normal for his age group because of developmental changes. Start a quiet time routine or change up your schedule. He should have 6 hours between sleep times. Once he wakes up in the morning, give him six hours before you try to put him down for a nap. When my son was doing this, I'd put him down in bed like normal but with his stuffed animals. I'd turn off the light and set it up like a nap, and he'd quietly play with his stuffed animals in his bed until he tuckered out on his own. You can look up sleep schedules for 2 and 3 year olds and how to deal with sleep regression and nap refusal. I've had 4 kids, and all of them napped until they were 4 or 5 years old, but there were plenty of days where they refused naps here and there.
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Incorrect my son is 5 still naps. You have to keep encouraging it otherwise he will be cranky
My four year old quit taking naps right when I had her brother. Now I have a four year old who won’t nap, a part time at home job with a four month old who is colicky. 🥴
You have to get him very tired. Lots of outside time/Playground/running for the morning will get him tired for a nap. Swimming/sports or more playground and playdates in the afternoon will help him sleep very well at night
I DEFINITLY would not be ending naps that young, my son was still napping at 4, even 5 years old some days. They really do still need a nap that young, so I wouldnt give it up, just stick with the routine, he may have days that it takes longer to get to sleep but if he doesnt fall asleep i'd let him stay in his bed and "rest" and he may fall asleep after a while. I'd let him have a book to look at and that may be enough to help keep him occupied but not enough to. Be stimulating him. I'd also try to not give him anything with sugar or red 40 dye before his nap as they can be stimulators. Dont give up on the naps, stick with it - you'll be VERY thankful for pushing thru and get him back into his nap routine.
Where is your sweater from? Super cute 🥰
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I fold n put away laundry when my monsters r asleep if not my 1 year old will be taking out everything I just folded 🫠🫠😂
I did a new routine, and that was napping every other day as they will still need it, just not as much. That way, you will still get a bigger nap time rather than little to no naps
My youngest will be 3 next month and she doesn’t nap much theses days ether 😅 my other kiddos are 7 and 8 and they napped all the way up to Kindergarten so this is new for me and by the time 6pm rolls around my toddler is sooooo crabby and done with the day lol
im a FIRM believer that kids should be napping all the way into kindergarten! stopping naps at 3 is going to be so hard on you bc hes gonna get so tired & fussy throughout the day. our schools here do naps until 4 bc they still take naps in preschool.
Stay on top of the cleaning so it doesn’t pile up. You have less to clean if you do it daily.
Where do you get your picture frames from above your couch?
@@ericalissette2078 I got them from mixtiles 🥰
My kiddos napped until 4
do you listen to music while cleaning?
My son stopped at 2.5. I was so sad aboit it.
I'm so opposite. White terrifies me 😅😂
Normally toddlers are not ready to quit napping until at least the age of 4.
What brand are your couches in the first part of the video?
😊😊😊😊😊😊 I’ll clean your house but I was just wondering do you have ay Alexa
He won't let you put away clothes 😮
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No, this is not "a common age for them to stop napping". Please check with your Pediatrician.
How is small town Ohio relevant?
It's a Title of a video. NBD, why are you making a big deal out of it?
@@texasmimi5566 how am I making it a big deal ?
Why??? Why is just impossible for you to let your child be by himself for just one second if he refuses to nap?? And you need to take care of other things?? Why?!
Can they not be in a high chair entertaining themselves with food? Or the crib in the same room as you while you tidy up??
Can you really not just let them be and learn that it's OK to not have mommy and daddy every waking second right in front of them entertaining them??
Plz explain!