How do you work around babies nap?

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I read somewhere in order for babe to sleep better I need to have her at home for naps 😭 do you guys follow this advise? I’m so busy through the week and find it impossible to be home for every nap. This might sound crazy but I’m a FTM and really need better sleep lol 
Thanks!

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I follow that advise for the most part. I was always very strict about sleep times since day 1. Everyone would always get annoyed but now he sleeps and wakes at the same times everyday. Babies do so well with schedules, it becomes natural and I feel like helps them be more calm

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For the first year or so, I let him sleep in the pushchair while I was out and about. I do find he naps better at home though, so I've tended to schedule things around nap time since 1+ years. He's 2 now. 
I tend to schedule things early in the morning or late afternoon and leave 11-3 for nap time (he doesn't sleep that long - normally 2 hours - but it can be up to 3 and also depends on what time he drops off). I like that he naps at home because not only does he feel better after, it gives me a couple hours of mummy time to myself.

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Honestly we just started being more strict with my sons nap at 2 lol the first year of his life he just napped wherever. But now we try to be home for his nap and we have a more strict bedtime routine.
But maybe don’t take my advice- my two year old still wakes like 4+ times a night (although I’m hoping it’s because he’s cutting molars)

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How are you so busy during the week? I strive to be at home during nap time.

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Depends a lot on age I think. When she was little still doing multiple naps a day we always did on the go naps. In those early months when you really can't mandate their schedule it can make it difficult to always be home on time. 
I would put her in the stroller, toss a light swaddle blanket over it and push it back and forth. Worked like a charm. Whatever you consistently do they will adjust to, so do what works for you. The girl learned to sleep through anything.
At about 14 months we switched to one big 2 hr nap. From then on I've had to be home on time for it. She seems to need her bed in order to be uninterrupted for that long. She will still fall asleep anywhere though and then I can move her to bed.

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Follow a strict stay home schedule for a week or two if possible. Track all the naps in the free Baby Tracker app. Then click the pattern button and look at what time baby takes their shortest nap ir when babe typically catnaps. That’s the one I’d do out and about for, car naps or a stroller nap in the store will cover their sleep needs.
Whatever nap is the longest really needs to be respected so they get an uninterrupted stretch of quality sleep, likely the afternoon nap and likely right after lunch. If you can commit to that nap and always respect it/insist on it, you can pretty much guarantee yourself a kid who naps right up until prek or even kindergarten.
Even for traveling on trips, plan your travel to ensure you’ll either be set up for nap where you’re staying or driving a long stretch for that afternoon nap. Littles thrive on consistency and structure, and they really do need their naps until 3/4 at least.
Best of luck momma!

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I was strict about naps from about 4-6 mos, that’s when I started having him nap in his crib and we had a “schedule” that he kind of implemented on his own. I prioritized his naps and wouldn’t make plans during those times. He’s been sleeping 12 hours a night since 6 mos and he’s 2 now.

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I think it really depends on the kid.  My first would nap wherever- stroller, car seat, on the floor. If she was tired she just took a nap.
My second needs a schedule and does better if we are home for his afternoon nap. He won’t sleep in the car until he’s so overtired and screaming and then won’t sleep as long as he does if we are home.
So for him we try to do things in the morning and be home in the afternoon.

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Always used the stroller(bassinet first and seat when 5+months old) for daytime naps. Super practical when out. Here they also use their strollers for naps at kindergarten/daycare - so why not just have them used to it?

How do you work around babies nap?

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