Should I stop her naps?

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I want my 3yo to stop napping because it makes the nights SO long. We put her down at 7 but she’s awake and playing and wanting us to be with her until 9-9:30. Her brother goes down at 7 and I want her to go down at a similar time (she used to go down at 7 no problem). My husband and I need that time so she needs and earlier bedtime. My only concerns are she still LOVES her nap, like asks to nap and still naps a solid 2 hours. I also want her to have quiet time because I work during their naps. I’ve made quiet time boxes to make it seem fun but she just wants to nap. Should we just suck it up and let her nap or should I really push for her to stop?

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Ugh we’re in the same boat!! By the time my toddlers asleep I only get like ten mins before I fall asleep-zero time with my husband

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I would shorten the naps, I would give half an arm for our 3.5yo to nap again, she needs them but refuses to take them which makes the half of the day with mommy (I work 1st shift, hubs works 2nd.) very stressful because she’s overtired and acts out.

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Unfortunately it doesn't sound like your kid is ready to stop napping. You could try shortening it slightly but I wouldn't insist on bedtime at 7pm. That seems really early for 3 year old. I know alone time for adults is important but I don't think you can force a kid to go to bed when they are not tired. My 3 year old used to go to bed at 7.30 when she was 2.5 . She's 3.5 and generally gets to bed at 8.30-45 pm. I would say that's appropriate for the age. She will hopefully stop napping so long soon. And eventually give up napping altogether. Best of luck.

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I would say let her nap if she wants to. She will eventually stop when shes ready. If u want her to go down earlier at night try only letting her nap for an hr. My 3yr old and 18 month old go down around 1pm everyday for a nap. Both will nap btwn an hr to 3 hrs, just depends on the day. At night by 3yr old goes down around 830 and my 18 month old goes down around 8. I also have a 2 month old so I try to get her down around 730. Having time at the end of the day for my husband and myself is a challenge but we at least watch t.v. together for 30-45 min before I go to sleep.

Should I stop her naps?

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