Getting a tired toddler to take a nap can feel like war instead of the peace that it’s meant to bring. If you’re one of the many tired and frustrated parents of sleepy, non-napping toddlers out there, here are ten time-tested napping tips that can help you turn naptime from a hostile situation into a peaceful experience. This is one short, quick list from www.parentingtips.org that you’ll find yourself coming back to time and again.
Tip #1 – No heavy foods before bedtime.
Tip #2 – No sweet drinks before naps.
Tip #3 – Stop rough play 30 minutes before naptime and read books or listen to calming music.
Tip #4 – Go for a run or walk one hour before naptime to help your toddler get rid of her extra energy and get ready for a nap.
Tip #5 – Don’t do anything but read or sleep during the first 10-15 minutes of your toddler’s naptime. A quiet house will help him fall asleep.
Tip #6 – Rub down your toddler’s face, arms, legs and back with a warm washcloth before naptime to help her calm down.
Tip #7 – Take your toddler for a quick car ride to help him fall asleep if he transfers well from the car to his bed.
Tip #8 – Put your toddler down to bed on time at night. Getting enough sleep at night will help her take better naps during the day.
Tip #9 – Several minutes before naptime, turn off the lights and music and close all the curtains. Make the house a quiet place where nothing interesting is going on.
Tip #10 – When your toddler gets up without napping, put him back in bed without a word. After the third time you’ve had to do this, put him in time-out for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep doing this until the allotted nap time is over, or he/she stays in bed.
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