Nap Routine Win!

xJKxOR

We've had a bedtime routine in place since we brought LO home. We've had to tweak the timing of it a bit but we now have to down pat and our son is asleep within 20mins of going upstairs (95% of the time).

For naps, I would watch for sleepy cues but didn't have any type of routine at all. Well we have dealt with inconsistency and "fighting" naps for a few weeks. So I started a nap routine, very basic, and it is SO SO much easier now! He is asleep within 10mins of going upstairs.

I just wanted to share because I hadn't really thought of a routine a nap time, just at bed time, but it's definitely helped us.

yellowbean15

I think I'm going to have to try this. We have a night routine and he's a great nighttime sleeper. But there is no consistent nap routine and so nothing consistent about his naps either. Thanks!

ElleMF728

Our nap routines with both boys are basically just condensed versions of our bedtime routines.

thtrchic

Just wondering- do you basically just do your bedtime routine for naps or are you doing something different?

xJKxOR

It's more or less a condensed version of our bedtime routine (minus bath & change of clothes). I draw the blinds, turn on the fan, read a short book with him on my lap, nurse if he wants, cuddle till eyes are droopy (if not already), and into the crib sleepy but awake.