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18 month old refusing naps

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NRhodesDoughty17 · 27/05/2019 11:48

Hi mums- this is my first time posting on here and I am in a desperate need of some advice.
My 18month old little boy is refusing to nap. I’ve never had problems before but recently he screams the house down.
Before the problem started he was having a nap 12-2. I’ve always kept a strict same routine- quiet time and then bed but now as soon as I walk into his room the screaming begins. I’ve tried leaving him to cry it out but he sits up and screams (for the longest time 2 hours). He naps fine in the car, pushchair and at nursery.
No problems going to bed at bedtime but he has begun waking at 4:30am also.
I’m expecting my second in 2 months and I am exhausted.

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sar302 · 29/05/2019 07:41

Look up the 18 month sleep regression. I'm fairly sure we've just entered it, and it's hell! The good news however, is that apparently it is temporary- only 4-6 weeks.... just try And keep everything as close to normal as possible, and accept they're going to be horrid for a month x

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