When his sister first arrived they would nap at the same time- pure heaven! Then the battle began and he needs me to lay with him to get to sleep ( he will be 4 in November) and she would wake just as I was getting him to sleep. I would then end up in a horrible frustrated mood. Also he was doing better staying up, not as crazy tired, goofy before dinner but nothing I couldn’t handle. So we started quiet time – which is 30 minutes reading on his bed alone, or doing quiet puzzles, Mr. Potato head etc… then 30 minutes playing with whatever he wants in his room. Then he comes down stairs and does art, then outside or inside quiet play. After that it’s snack time then if he wants to watch a tv show he can.

It’s worked well for us in terms of me not fighting with him, and gives us time together that isn’t spent fighting. Also he is in bed by 7:45 and asleep by 8 so my husband and I get more time alone ( well w/ a nursing baby) too.

Just curious how old your son is and what make you begin to forgo his nap? Not sleeping? A battle? The new baby and being busy otherwise? Not going to bed at night? How much was he napping when you finally called it quits.

I’m hoping my 2 nap til they go to college! hahaha. Thankfully though at 3 years old my oldest still naps about 2 hours a day and my 14 month old 2 nice 2 hour naps still! Luckily I got sleepers.

Just curious about your situation. Thanks for the many ideas! 🙂