2 1/2 year old naps after new baby plus otherstuff

[rype]

I am sure this has been asked before, I mean how could it not? Anyway, does anyone have any tips?

DS1 lost naptime when DS2 was born because I just couldn't handle it. He was a month away from three and it had become increasingly difficult to get him to lay still long enough to fall asleep. Since he'd never been in another bed I was SOOL. DS1 would lie there thrashing around and my hormones and I couldn't deal. Unfortunately this meant I couldn't nap.

Now DS1 is 5, DS2 is 2 1/2 and baby TBA is due soon. DS3 is in a twin in the same room with a bed in a bedroom for him when he wants to move. There is no way DS2 can not nap anymore. Luckily he falls asleep much easier, however it takes cuddling! Obviously I don't know if it will be hard to get DS3 to sleep or not, but hopefully it won't be.

The other stuff is like I said this guy needs to cuddle he sleeps with his hands in my clothes so he knows if I move. He wakes up when I pee and comes with me! Any tips on this transition would be very welcome!

[MilkyMuse]

I was hoping to see some ideas, as I am in virtually the same boat! I am hoping my not-quite-2 1/2-year-old will continue to nap after our new baby is born (EDD 5/31). For now, I have been able to keep him napping by laying down with him and usually napping myself, or at least resting. It helps that he's still nursing. :-) I'm planning to try to continue doing this after our new little one's arrival; I know I can nurse both laying on my back, or at least prop myself up comfortably with lots of pillows and both baby & toddler in my lap. It will probably be challenging for a little while but I'm sure things will work out! Good luck!

[rype]

Well, MM I guess we're in this together!

[porcelina]

I'm curious about this too! My friend just had a baby when her DS1 was 22 months. Even though she was always good about putting him down and then him falling asleep on his own, he still missed naps for a good period of time. She switched to an enforced quiet time in your room rule, and I think he has now adjusted to napping again. Another thing that she has done is taken him for a long walk in the stroller during naptime (problem, you can't sleep while walking!).

Anyway, point being, it's even hard for those who aren't used to cuddling to go down. My DS also needs cuddling, and I don't know what we'll do either! I guess I'm still considering tandem nursing, which might be a solution, or else getting baby "down" first...but I'm sure this is going to be a challenge!

If they end up dropping nap, quiet time in a safe place seems to at least give you a few minutes to rest. Though, if your DS is like mine, and never wants to be alone, maybe resorting to a video?? Arg!