Ds is 25 months and has with me almost always fallen asleep for his naps in his pushchair and easily been transferred to his cot.
Last few days I have tried getting him sleepy with books on my lap and then putting him in his cot and singing him to sleep. I started to do this because I got lazy about the walks, am pregnant and can't see how I can push him to sleep once the baby is here and also my mum - who looks after him 2 days a week - can of late just pop him in his cot for a nap and sit near. I guess I felt a bit inadequate that he will do that for her but with me wants lots of cuddles and rocking or a pushchair. (I also can cuddle / dance him to sleep - and yes he is 2! But it's getting difficult with a bump and him being heavy).
Also since he was 22 / 23 months, bedtimes are less easy. I used to out him down and leave him but he got unwell and fearful about the dark and tigers so I have ended up sitting on his floor. I am withdrawing but it us slow and he is anxious.
Long story for simple worry.
I feel silly for all this pandering to a 2 year old. Silly that I did not just do the 'sensible' routine that so many do. Silly also that I am caring at this point.
Please some wise mothers come and tell me that he will outgrow his nap soon and I am sweating the small stuff.
Today he tried for 10 - 15 minutes to fall asleep for nap in his cot but it wasn't happening. I thought maybe he wasn't tired so got him out and he started to cry about this and that so took him in pushchair and he was asleep in seconds! It does make me feel a bit of an idiot to be honest. For a) not being strict earlier on and b) trying to change things at this point.
Anyone tell me to stop worrying?