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Operation Drop a Nap SUCKS!

MNheidiMNheidi member
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Although my boys have been doing well w/ the 2 nap schedule (giving me 2 one hour naps), I really need to change it b/c I have a lot scheduled for us in the ams this fall. 

So today was the first day and I think they did really well this am.  They're used to napping around 9:30 and I kept them engaged/awake until about 11:45!  BUT, they only took an hour nap and woke up kind of cranky.  Now, I have to suffer through a long afternoon w/ 2 crabby kids who will most likely NOT make it to their 7pm bedtime.

Anyone have words of wisdom, advice, recs or familiar stories to share?  

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Re: Operation Drop a Nap SUCKS!

  • AgrippaAgrippa

    Keep trying.  When DS officially switched, his naps were short for a few days.

    If they fall asleep somewhere later, let them take a quick catnap and wake them up after 15ish minutes or so. 

    You could also put them to bed a little earlier until they get the hang of the new nap schedule.

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  • momtoRaegan041008momtoRaegan041008 member
    Maybe they're not ready.  My daughter did it on her own and sometimes still takes 2 naps, especially if we go some where in the mornings.  She will nap in the car, then will take another afternoon nap.  All of a sudden 1 day she just started only taking 1 nap.  She is usually fussy around 7pm. 

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  • beachlovinbridebeachlovinbride
    no words of wisdom...I gave up last wk.  GL, I hear it gets easier as they realize one nap is it and they sleep longer.
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