1ļøā£ Stay consistent. If your toddler is protesting their nap, think of it more as a āquiet timeā. Stay consistent and offer the nap at the same time, in the same place. Have a simple naptime routine and even if they just quietly play, it is important for their little bodies to rest and reset. 2ļøā£ Set boundaries. We all know you cannot MAKE a baby sleep, so instead, think of it as a division of responsibilities. You set the boundaries around time, length (one hour is usually best), and the sleep environment. Your toddler chooses whether or not they sleep. You can also give them other choices to make such as what pajamas to wear, what stuffies to bring to bed, etc. to help them feel empowered and in control. 3ļøā£ Motivate! Naps are not worth the power struggle that can sometimes ensue, so instead, try and think of ways you can motivate your toddler to be more receptive to naps. Some examples are trading in playtime now for a trip to the park after the nap, using an āok to wakeā clock, or even a sticker chart. The biggest thing to remember is that sleep is not linear! Just like any type of progress, there will be ups and downs. Stay the course and remain calm- you got this! āļø Access FREE sleep materials at thepeacefulsleeper.com/tiktok/
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