DD (nearly three) weepy and whiny a lot more than usual

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Is it standard? I am three weeks away from dc2 arriving, she is starting to outgrow her afternoon nap which is resulting in some weepy afternoons, and I just feel so sorry for her.

She will literally just get teary over nothing and if I ask her or offer a hug she just says "I dont know mammy" or "I miss daddy" (he is at work mon-fri)

Its like she doesnt know what to do with her little self.

What can I do to make her happier?!

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If she's stopped having a nap, does she still have a rest which may or may not turn into a nap ?

It's frustrating when they obviously need a sleep but won't have one

I try and put her down for a sleep every day (aside from the two she is with the CM which she resoloutley refuses to stop playing and try and nap), and she is teary, will listen to a story and then I leave her in her room but she just jabbers on to her teddy and within the hour is at the bedroom door wanting up. If she looks chipper, I just get her back up, but if she looks and sounds tired I will send her back ti bed, even if she just lays awake another hour.

Its difficult atm as I am too heavily pg to be trailing round the playpark etc so her exercise levels are reduced which cant be helping

My dd is the same. She's 2.10 and dropped her nap about 2 weeks before her baby sister arrived at 2.7.

I think it's part normal and part confusion at the new baby. Things that would've just got a whine now sometimes get full on heartbreak sobs. I don't think they understand their own feelings and emotions.

I bet it's anxiety about new baby. I would give lots of extra cuddles and reassurances.. Maybe talk to her about how she can help you with baby and what a great team you'll be

Well we have both had a really lovely day today. loads of stories this morning, followed by a couple of hours soft play and lunch out. Tried to put her down for a nap - she just lay in bed for an hour singing

Did painting this afternoon and she basically painted her whole body so had a long bubble bath after too.

Not a single whinge or cry! Lovely day!!

Ahh good stuff.

The real bonus for us of the naps disappearing was that a 7pm bedtime is guaranteed! Even 6:30pm some nights. With a nap it was more like 9pm!

Hope you have a good day tomorrow too!

Glad you had a good day.

When my middle son dropped naps but needed something still we used to have quiet time on the sofa. I would put something on the DVD player (Dumbo was a favourite for a long time) and he would lie on the sofa under a fleece blanket. He had a nap sometimes but others just lay fairly still. I know that TV isn't for everyone but I believe in moderation its no bad thing.

It sort of became a routine that after lunch we'd have quiet time and once routine I could settle him and still get the odd half hour to get on with things.