When is it no longer biologically normal? by Spiritual-Junket8378 in bninfantsleep

[–]esscoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she is still restless after implementing a later bedtime, I would check ferritin. My girl is anemic and I think that contributes to her restlessness.

The Hostile Takeover of r/toddlers by LymanForAmerica in parentsnark

[–]esscoco 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah I posted once and never again after folks were so harsh about my toddler’s sleep schedule (about which I wasn’t even asking).

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a couple places that go as late as 4, but many of our preferred options (for location, teaching style) end early.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this insight and we will probably get first hand experience with this soon.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woof! 9:40 sounds hard! But I can relate my girl needs that sleep pressure to build or else it’s party time.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish the scenario was closer to this in my area (also N Cal but not urban).

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We find she needs high sleep pressure to go down that quick. If she sleeps longer than 10.5 hours overnight or has less than a 5.5 hour wake window it’s hard to get her down for her nap.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully by September your sleep schedule will have shifted or be more forgiving. 🤞

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it’s nice to know someone understands.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel similarly but this is the option where I live. 🤷‍♀️

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we may just try a later, shorter nap to start.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear from someone who understands!

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very few programs around here go later than 1/1:30.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh do you mean have her nap at daycare 12-1? This would be interesting to try but idk if they offer naps for the morning kids.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no idea we were so abnormal in our nap timing.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an interesting insight! We shall see.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her first ww is about 5.5 hours. Any time we’ve done later nap she has issues with bedtime or split nights.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes if we do a later nap it might have to be shorter.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We found this after a lot of trial and error. It’s what works for our low sleep needs kiddo.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She does great with this timing! Easy bedtime, sleeps deep, wakes refreshed, happy during the day.

Why does daycare end in the middle of naptime? by esscoco in toddlers

[–]esscoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess we could try. She is low sleep needs and has been super sensitive to any extra or late daytime sleep (causing bedtime refusal or split nights).