Little Sisters naptime = Living h**l!?

Question

On the weekends it's my duty to put my 2 year old sister down for her nap. She goes down at about 12:30 and in a couple of minutes I'm going to give her lunch. The problem is that she never stays in her bed. I've tried being firm with her and I've tried being really nice but it just doesn't work. I always read her book before her naptime as well. So what do you think I should do to keep her in her bed?

Answer 1

i always find that when i babysit taking the 'nice' approach eventually works lol try giving her her favourite drink (warm milk, juice..whatever) then read a story and if you stroke their hair really softly they just drift off... could work?? good luck!! x x

Answer 2

Lay down with her until she drifts off to sleep. 2 year olds are a handful any way. You're such a good sis!~

Answer 3

let her go pick a special blanket and pillow from anywhere in the house and help her set it up on her bed. then read a book and tuck her in. close the blinds and put some slow maybe classical music on at a low volume. put any loud or big toys away. keep toys like books and stuffed animals out for her. then close the door. make sure the baby monitor is on away from the music. then go down stairs and turn on the baby monitor. even if your sister does not sleep right away, she should play quietly until she feels sleepy because of the dark and the music and the pillows.

hope this helps!!!! good luck!!!

Answer 4

as a parent i can tell you, some kids just don't nap. i as a mom, with not much help, would try to put my one son down for a nap and it was h**l. finally, i gave up. i would put in a Winnie the pooh VHS tape then.

(now you can apple T.V rent or buy it probably)

so if she doesn't nap, i don't see anything wrong with a kid watching winnie the p**p. its sweet, quiet nice cartoon. then you will both be happy. she just isn't tired. what can you do. i never took a nap either as a child and my mom always complained about it. i still don't take naps as an adult. so either give her something quiet and constructive or a quiet nice video that just lets a child's imagination be happy without learning tons of information, that will only wake her more and  give that adrenaline rush.

plus, if you are giving her any caffeine, like tea or sodas. thats a problem, but I'm guessing at 2 years old you are not.

i use to also give my son paper a crayons in a very quiet area and he knew it was quiet time and we whispered, so he knew to be quiet at nap time. i hope this helps you.

Answer 5

Number one, YOU are not responsible for your sibling.  Your parents had this child she is THEIR responsibility.   Number two, she may not need a nap any longer.  Not all 2 year olds require naps.  If she doesn't want/need to nap you can't force her, she is not your child and it is not your duty.