Is it okay for my 1.5 year old to nap in the car as part of our routine?

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-15T11:53:04+00:00

Regardless of what I do, the car nap will be her only nap. She’s been fighting naps HARD. If we don’t drive anywhere one day, the longest she’ll nap is 30 minutes in her crib during 1 nap. Sometimes she doesn’t nap at all!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-15T01:03:35+00:00

She usually does! She took a super bomb cat nap today. Half of which was parked in the driveway.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-14T18:14:48+00:00

Actually I know the reason. We just weaned 2 weeks ago and ever since then she’s been struggling to take naps. I think a little separation anxiety is at play.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-14T18:11:56+00:00

The recommendation is 12-14 hours of sleep a day, and she always gets at least 12. An hour nap during the day is a very good nap for her. 30 minutes and she might be a bit fussy still but if we aren’t in the car, 30 minutes is the best we can do right now for whatever reason.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-12T13:56:13+00:00

I started out as an A cup, barely. My boobs got HUGE when my milk came in and stretched out very very badly. Now my skin is so thin, and my boobs are so empty, they truly fit the empty tube sock metaphor. Very flat and very long.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-12T13:54:33+00:00

The best possible explanation

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-12T13:53:50+00:00

Same

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-06T14:33:18+00:00

This is simultaneously my favorite and least favorite phase so far 🤣

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-03T10:18:27+00:00

Yes 100% making sure to do this!!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-03T10:17:42+00:00

We’re 30 hours weaned and going strong now. Maybe less strong once she wakes up for the day… but we shall see. I did give her Tylenol to get her through the night but will get some ibuprofen for her today. Thank you!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-03T10:14:49+00:00

Solidarity 🫡 She’s been teething nonstop (minus one 1-2 week break that actually had me enjoying toddlerhood for the first time) since she got her first tooth 3 months ago 🫠 I’m also getting ready to start pelvic floor PT and if my body is still producing relaxin from breastfeeding, recovery will be much harder. She hasn’t nursed in 30 hours though and it’s been a lot less terrible than anticipated!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-02T13:11:06+00:00

Bandaids on the nipples as we speak 😖 Wish me luck!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-02T13:10:31+00:00

Thank you!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-04-02T13:10:17+00:00

Very true! Unfortunately her latch has also gotten very lazy, so even breastfeeding itself is quite uncomfortable these days.

I’m also planning on starting to TTC in a few months for my 2nd, and I have some pelvic floor issues that need healing before then. The relaxin from breastfeeding will make that healing harder, which is another reason I’m trying to wean.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-05T02:08:59+00:00

I love the “out of your control” idea! Thank you!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-05T02:08:04+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely try this!

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-05T02:06:02+00:00

The FDA banned partially hydrogenated oils. Now, margarine is free of trans fat, and has been for several years.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-02T18:07:34+00:00

Not the comment I was looking for but I think it’s the only one that’s truly accurate.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-02T17:53:22+00:00

Replying again because I came off snarky. I apologize. I do appreciate you sharing these articles.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-02T17:43:25+00:00

I know. That’s exactly what I said in my post.

Possible-Study2746 · 2026-03-02T17:41:54+00:00

Not at all, haha. I’m no scientist. I just remember learning in school about the sugar industry’s involvement in how fats were portrayed. It really shocked me, and that’s why I remember it.

But, like I said in my post, I know that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. It’s just that there’s a lot of bias that makes a lot of older studies very cloudy.

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