You don’t want to nap anymore!
Has your child decided they don’t want to nap anymore? Do you think you should force him to sleep more? Then you will be interested to know this …
Your toddler may refuse to nap any more, but when this happens, what should parents do? From the moment a baby is born, when he seems to have a set schedule in his nap routines, he suddenly changes. As he grows, naps are consolidated and usually the nap that young children take a day is usually after eating .
This nap time for children is a breath of fresh air for parents, because they can rest or use this “free” time to do things that are pending. But his naps don’t last forever. Children between the ages of 3 and 6 may stop taking these naps, they may suddenly start not needing their naps every day. The moment he starts to “rebel” against naps, what can you do?
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ASSESS WHETHER OR NOT YOU NEED A NAP
Most children do not begin napping until around the age of three (others earlier). There are some signs that your child doesn’t want to nap anymore. The first and foremost thing is if you find that you are constantly delaying bedtime or if your toddler has a hard time sleeping at night. If this happens it is because the afternoon nap can start to be a problem … you can shorten the nap and wake him up earlier.
Another sign that your child’s nap may be ending nap time is that he doesn’t seem like he’s tired at noon, he’s still happy and active, and he’s showing no signs that he needs to rest.
INSTEAD OF A NAP, BET ON “QUIET TIME” AFTER EATING
Children become more aware of their independence and want to assert themselves whenever possible. Deciding they don’t want any more naps is a way of demonstrating your autonomy , whether you’re ready to give it up or not.
Try to find the middle point of equilibrium in this case. Instead of demanding nap time, try calling it “quiet time” or the time when your child can relax by playing in his bedroom after eating. While quiet time may not be all that appealing, don’t call it “nap time” because that way you might avoid some unnecessary tantrums.
Invest in some fun and safe toys that you can put in a special “after-meal toy” basket. These toys can make him play quietly or even play in his bed or crib. If your child is really tired at this point, he could play for a while and then fall asleep. Either way, what matters is that you will have a “quiet and quiet moment” after eating.
BE MORE ACTIVE IN THE MORNINGS
Keep your child busy and active in the mornings to help ensure that they need an afternoon nap. If you’re finding that your child doesn’t want to sleep at noon, the key may be to make sure he’s getting tired enough throughout the morning. You can sign up for the children’s center, a physical activity or take it out to the park.
Remember that each child is different, and the most important thing is that you know your child and the needs they have at all times. It is crucial to be patient and not forget the needs for sleep and rest … needs that are always in constant transition. Ask your pediatrician about any aspect or concern you have if you think your child is not getting enough rest and that this is affecting their health in any way.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.