To leave DS in his cot bed, even though he's not asleep, just because its nap time?

[MamaG]

He's not crying, he naps 1-3 and he went to bed later today, 1.45. He hasn't been to sleep yet, he's just whining a bit.

I don't car if IABU really, I need the break!

i think even if they dont sleep they are having some quiet time. hell probably drop off if hes like my dd's

He's not crying. What's the prob? Go and make a cuppa.

as long as you have some p&q too, and not do the ironing or wahtever

naily - yeah right

I have hooved all ground floor, but thats all I'm doing

Isnt it lovely when people tell you to have a rest

NABU! if we are at home my ds goes in his cot at 2 ish no matter what. He is starting to need his nap less now (28 months) but still goes up and takes some cars and a couple of books up there - he normally sleeps but sometimes just plays and chills out, he is perfectly happy and I get a break. He shouts when he wants to come back downstairs. I think a little chill out playing quietly and singing etc is almost as good as a nap for them. Put the kettle on I am just about to!

my 2.5yr old dd still naps for 2-3 hrs every afternoon

she even gets up on her own and goes for a wee wee and back to bed if she needs

if my 4.5yr old is tired after a busy morning she falls asleep on the couch for a couple of hours

i make sure its hte same couple fo hours as dd2

hehehehe

at nailpolish. my 3.2 rarely naps now.

although actually she is dozing at the mo as preschool has worn her out

At 21 months, DS still sometimes sleeps for 3 hours at lunchtime. Am hoping against hope that it NEVER stops, even when he is 13!

Oh I'm well jealous. My 16month LO only has an hour all day. 2 today but only cos he's a poorly bubba at the mo

glass, my DS is 3.2

DD used to sleep for about 2.5 hours untol she was about 3.5; dd2 stopped having naps at 2 - they are all different. I used to leave them in bed/cot even if awake 9 times out of 10 they would fall asleep even if for only half an hour.

Mine hasn't napped since she turned one. Cowbag!

Agnes

slight nosy hijack. if your older dc's nap do they sleep ok at night?

you lot have it made!

DD1 will occasionally sleep on the sofa for 45mins-1hr (2.9yrs)

DD2 will go up every day for a sleep varying between 1 hour and 3 hours! (1.7yrs)

2shoes

my dds go to bed at 8pm no bother but they sometimes wake v early - actually they are usually up by 620am or so every morning
but theyve hence had 10hrs kip so cant complain!

i just remeber when ds hit abou 2 had to stop naps or severly limit them as if i didn't he wouldn't sleep at night

if my dd1 sleeps at night she is a pita at bed time and wakes at 6 the next day. she spent the last 3 months trying to drop her daytime nap. she now has about 2 a fortnight.

Agnes, and others, how do you cope with no nap time?

MamaG - leave him up there for a bit, if he went up later than usual he could be a bit overtired (hence the little bit of whining). I agree with the others, a bit of quiet time does them (and you) as much good as if they sleep!

Both my DSs had 1-2 hours nap every afternoon until they were well over 4 - only stopped when they were due to start afternoon nursery (the term before full-time school starts)!

My ds hasnt had naptime since he was just turned 2, if he did oh my goodness bedtime would be a nightmare!
But I dont think YABU, if thats what hes used to keep him up there.

As long as he's not having a silly turn i'd leave him for a bit.

Sounds like he needs his rest, my dd2 (4 months) starts to whine when she needs a nap. I hardly ever put her down already asleep, just watch for the signs of tiredness and put her down still awake. She makes a wee bit of noise but I only go back in if she cries.

DD1 used to hum herself to sleep, it was quite funny!

Enjoy your peace and quiet