Wednesday, December 29, 2010
napping question
I'm wondering if any of you with kids who are starting to nap less have tried shortening the nighttime sleep in response. I know the tendency is to make them go to bed earlier to compensate for the lost sleep, and I know that the kids are eventually supposed to sleep longer every night once they stop napping, but what if you're not ready for them to stop? Can I artificially forestall this dreaded event by keeping him up later at night or not letting him sleep as late in the morning?
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Sorry, Joanna. Can't be of much help here. I haven't tried shortening Adrian's night sleep, but I would think is a good idea if what you are trying to do is stretch nap time for some more months. Also, and a bit harder to do these months, combine it with lots of exercise. When my in-laws take Adrian, he naps for two hours, and goes to sleep at 8pm. The reason it works, I think, is because they take him out for long walks or bike riding. Good luck!
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