Napping dilemma for 3 year old...

[KaylaCoopersMom]

I would like to get my 3 year old to nap but he stopped napping at around 2 1/2.  The only problem is his 19mo old sister takes a nap from at around 12-2 in the room that they share.  I also have a 5 year old who doesnt nap either.  Wondering if anyone else has this problem or if anyone has ANY  ideas on what to do.  The two older kids get so cranky that we can never do anything after 5pm without meltdowns or just general crankiness...and don't get me started on the passing out too late and then not being tired for their regular bedtime.  Thanks,

Kelly

[Candy79]

Jul. 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM

I would put the two that don't nap in the same room and I have a 3yr old that doesn't take nap half the time, we instead have quiet time he can nap or play quietly in his room until a certain time.

[KaylaCoopersMom]

Jul. 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM

Candy: Yeah, we did room switcheroos for awhile and found that the oldest doesnt want anyone in the room with her...she grew up being the only one in that room so it's "her" room and we tried to have the two oldest together but no go.  I do try to have them watch a show/movie to rest but I actually need them to sleep so it doesnt always work unless they are exhausted and pass out.  Thanks for responding!!

(Original Poster)

[Candy79]

Jul. 27, 2009 at 8:59 PM

oh we've done this taken toys out of the room and he gets bored and takes a nap right away. but thats a lot of toys so it might not work for you.