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Nap time

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DS #2 will be 3 weeks old when DH goes back to work. I'm a little terrified to be by myself with both boys. I'm wondering what to do with DS #1 while I'm putting DS#2 down for naps. I'm doing the EASY method, where LO takes naps in the crib and goes down awake. I'm working on trying to get him to settle himself to sleep. He doesn't sleep in the swing or bouncer. That idea may need to go out the window for logistical reasons, but I'm really trying to not run into sleep issues like we did with DS #1.

Can you leave a toddler in a safe area and not have him go crazy for 10 min? DS #1 has been super clingy since #2 was born, and screams if the other is getting attention. Any tips?

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Re: Nap time

  • Kmommytobeof2Kmommytobeof2
    DS2 isn't here yet but my DS1 is easily left to play in his playroom for as long as he likes.. Obviously I am always around and peeking in on him, but he's okay for a few mins while I throw laundry in, do dishes etc I'm assuming that's what he will do while I put DS2 down for naps etc

    I think it's depends on your child though.. What he's used to doing, if hes OK with entertaining himself for a bit and his age.
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    We just did whatever would work.  When DD2 was a newborn we would have her in the Rock n play and she would nap in the same room as us.  When she started having issues napping anywhere I would put her down in the swing.  This taught her to fall asleep awake and she slept quite well in the swing.  It was not hard for us to transition to her crib/pack n play when she was ready.  I have had no issues transitioning either girl from the swing.  I would gradually turn down the swing and if they still slept well they were ready.  Then we would have her sleep with the swing off when she was ready.  At around 7 months old she was just done with the swing and ready to sleep in her pack n play.  I wouldn't worry so much and just do what you can to survive.  The newborn months are hard enough without worrying about putting her baby to sleep the "right" way.

    Now I let DD1 play in the living room which is baby proofed while I put the baby to bed.  I also put her in the pack n play filled with balls and toys when I have to pump since it is an extended period of time to be left unattended.

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