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LittleScholars 11:52 AM 02-05-2018
Originally Posted by mamamanda:
A morning nap would probably do wonders, but I know many providers transition to one nap at 12 months. Sounds like he is relying on you to help him fall asleep. I have nursed all of my children at nap time & bedtime until they're 2. That can be as big or little a crutch to him as you make it. I found it was an opportunity to connect with my own kids one on one during the day when they shared so much of me. Obviously, you could choose to connect in many other ways that work best for you. If you continue to nurse you need to teach him to nurse until drowsy, but lay down after & go to sleep on his own. If you're ready to wean, then stick to your resolve & make it happen. Either way, be consistent in what you decide.

I feel like sleeping"like the big kids" is a privilege. Show him that he has to earn it. Laying still & quiet on his mat, etc. If he doesn't then move him right away. Be consistent so he gets the correlation.

Good luck! Sometimes our own kids are the hardest to manage.
My own child is by FAR harder to manage, and I know we have some habits that I love, but make it that way.

Sleeping "like a big kid" is a great idea! He squeals when we make his mat each day, but then does and awful job on it! I just set his pack'n'play up for tomorrow.
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