tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732126703829615322.post7718117762741251970..comments2023-05-14T01:38:03.046-07:00Comments on The Maldonados: ZombiesTerinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761907447358285872noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732126703829615322.post-64509030019981640472012-02-03T00:48:11.344-08:002012-02-03T00:48:11.344-08:00Poor you and poor Croix! Transition time is never...Poor you and poor Croix! Transition time is never fun for anyone. <br /><br />With my older kids I tried exactly what you are doing and it was MISERABLE for all parties involved. With the two littler ones I finally found something that worked. I don't know if it would work for you and Croix but here is what I did. <br /><br />Instead of naptime, we had "quiet time". We started out doing things like puzzles - which required quite a bit of talking at first but over time, the child was able to do the puzzle without my help anymore and without any talking. You could also use that time for coloring in coloring books, reading their own books, listening to a book or music. Any quiet-ish activity.<br /><br />I have also used that time to allow the child to cuddle next to me and watch either a cartoon or a Disney movie. This allows both of us to relax for a little bit or even doze off for a time. <br /><br />I also learned my children sleep better if the room is dark. All of my kids around Croix's age started sleeping less because they were more affected by the light in their room in the morning. Once I put up dark-colored curtains or even black-out curtains, the kids were able to sleep for the allotted time their bodies needed. <br /><br />Another option, especially with the weather being pleasant right now, is to take Croix for a walk or to the park before lunch and nap time. The fresh air and the exercise will help him be more tired and help him have a better chance of sleeping.<br /><br />I also had to remind myself that their life was going to get turned upside-down by the birth of a new little one and try to enjoy my time with them before there was another little one to care for as well.<br /><br />Good luck!!Just UShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437689169040539846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732126703829615322.post-82326481064490433872012-01-30T09:54:37.692-08:002012-01-30T09:54:37.692-08:00I don't know if you have him on a schedule or ...I don't know if you have him on a schedule or not but that's always helped my kids. We have lunch, dad goes back to work, they take a nap. They expect it. I have had times when they've still fought me and it's extremely frustrating. It could be his teeth. Maybe he's having growing pains. Maybe he's anxious about something (baby or something else?). Maybe his dreams/nightmares are waking him up. I have no idea. I would say have a schedule and stick to it (but try not to lay with him or you'll be doing that for several years). If he ends up not taking a nap that day then oh well. You tried. Just keep doing that each day with the same schedule. It could be after lunch. It could be after a certain show. Whatever you want. After whatever you choose, take him to the bathroom, give him a hug and kiss, tell him you love him, tuck him in, tell him goodnight. Then keep putting him back to bed if he comes out. After a couple hours of doing that (or until you're exhausted), just let him stay up. My boys seemed to do it for a week or two (or more) and then they'd go back to taking naps just fine. I hope this helps. Biggest thing is to try to not make a big deal of it (easier said than done - from experience). Just make everything a part of normal routine - going to bed, putting him back to bed, whether or not he sleeps.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15925702734648552635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732126703829615322.post-52740662489509546412012-01-30T07:26:25.929-08:002012-01-30T07:26:25.929-08:00Oh bless you! I don't have any suggestions as ...Oh bless you! I don't have any suggestions as it seems like you have tried everything. If you think that putting him back in a crib will force him to stay contained and finally sleep then I would be all over it. You still have a bit of time until the baby comes so hopefully you could ditch the crib before they get here or continue to use the pack n play until Croix (and You!) are ready. Sleep is worth it, I would do whatever it takes so everyone is happy again.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582828509265052447noreply@blogger.com