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  • #1

    Naptimes

    Oh, please gods of naptime....

    So, Nikolai has totally given up the morning nap. He quite nicely moved on to the afternoon only nap- no problem with that. However, NOW he's only napping for like 45 minutes. I have gone from 2 2 hour naps to one 45 minute nap. What is up. Please tell me that this is just a stage and I'm not going to have a bright eyed and bushy tailed toddler for 11 hours and 15 minutes every day. I will accomplish exactly NOTHING from here on out if that's the case!

    Jenn
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  • #2
    It depends....

    Chances are he's just going through a transition but maybe not. Can you move up bedtime when he only takes 45 minutes all day? Will he still sleep through the night and not wake up at 5?

    My two year old never took more than 20 minutes in the morning (when she was an infant) and then it was a REALLY LONG nap if she took 90 minutes in the afternoon. However, she did sleep 7 - 7 at night early on so I got a lot of stuff done after 7.

    This is maybe a transition, maybe not but don't despair yet!! Also, is he walking? He wil lbe really tired once that starts so naps probably will be longer then....
    Flynn

    Wife to post training CT surgeon; mother of three kids ages 17, 15, and 11.

    “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” —Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets " Albus Dumbledore

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    • #3
      He's been walking since we were in Russia and already sleeps 8-8. I can hear him sitting in his crib now talking to his stuffed animals. I feel guilty leaving him in there for too long, as probably why he's so good in his room by himself is that he's spent a huge amount of time hanging out by himself in the orphanage. Oh well, guess it's time to actually read those toddler activity book I bought.

      Yikes!

      Jenn

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      • #4
        I bet it is a stage, but if it persists, you might try either getting him up earlier or keeping him up later. My boys gave up their morning naps usually around 9 or 10 months, but they took pretty good afternoon naps until they were 2 or 2.5. I am sure he will start napping again in the afternoon soon.

        Sally
        Wife of an OB/Gyn, mom to three boys, middle school choir teacher.

        "I don't know when Dad will be home."

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        • #5
          I agree with its a stage.

          I think (at least as far as my DD is concerned) kids go through growth spurts and require more sleep and/or food, and they go through times where that may not be the case.

          I think someone already mentioned it, but I know DD's nap schedule is completely shot if she gets to bed late the night before. She needs to be on her schedule (And I need her to be on her schedule 8) ). So that may be something to check out as well.

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          • #6
            It would be highly unusual for him to drop all naps at this age. My daughter stopped at 20 mos. and I've never talked to anyone who thought that wasn't strange. Still--it does happen. Is he grumpy? (From too little sleep?) Or teething? (Preventing sleep?) I would also check his diet for chocolate/caffeine/sugar level and consider if that is affecting his sleep cycle. If he seems to need more sleep but refuses to nap chronically, I would start rolling back his bedtime by 15 minutes every few days until he either starts waking earlier or gets less tired/cranky. It is HORRIBLE to lose the naptime, but I agree with Flynn that the after bedtime hours are golden. [/i]
            Angie
            Gyn-Onc fellowship survivor - 10 years out of the training years; reluctant suburbanite
            Mom to DS (18) and DD (15) (and many many pets)

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            • #7
              Surely it's a stage, or at least I hope so for your sake. I have a few friends that had kids that age that barely napped, but that isn't the norm. Mitchell has been napping just once a day for 2.5 hours a so for the last 3 or 4 months at least (he's 14 months).
              Just out of curiosity, how are you getting him to sleep for his nap? I find with mine, if they are putting themselves to sleep they tend to sleep harder and longer than if I get them to sleep by rocking, driving, etc.
              Awake is the new sleep!

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              • #8
                Thanks for the thoughts and suggestions-

                Why I remain stumped is: No sugar, caffiene or mostly any processed foods at all (instant mashed potatoes being a notable exception). When I put him in for his nap, I change him, give him a kiss, tell him that it's naptime and go to the office next door to his room where I can hear him- he usually plays for a few minutes and then falls asleep. We are vigilient about his bedtime because he turns into a monster if we keep him up- and he starts literally falling over by about 7:30. He sleeps through the night and then wakes up somewhere between 7 and 8. So- since I don't want to get up any earlier than I have to- I'm happy with his sleeping in a bit. I don't know- keep the suggestions coming!

                I hope that this is just a phase...

                Jenn

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                • #9
                  The only other thing I can think of, if this doesn't resolve itself soon, is to try to wear him out more in the morning by going to a park where he can run around a little.....something like that.

                  Sally
                  Wife of an OB/Gyn, mom to three boys, middle school choir teacher.

                  "I don't know when Dad will be home."

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                  • #10
                    Wait! They eventually STOP napping altogether??? NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :!

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