I haven't had someone who just went nuts instead of napping but I have had a couple that cry a lot. Dh has been home a lot more lately so he will help if he can. We just pat or rub their backs and shhhhhhh plus make it dark and play soft music. I have 2 who sleep in pack n plays who are just 11 & 22 mos in the back bedroom and the other kids who are 23 mos, 2.5 and almost 3 sleep on mats in the front living room. The babies go to sleep well now and can sleep in there for almost 3hrs on a good day! LOL I have someone interviewing for a 14wk old baby and I'm like
do I risk messing up a good steady nap time for 5 kids for more money?