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5. Redecorate
Have you ever found yourself dying for a nap and not being able to fall asleep? Chances are its because your body knows its not night time because of the daytime light. Your toddler could be experiencing the same thing. Now may be a good time to get some blackout curtains and flip on a fan. Anything you can do to mitigate how “interesting” it maybe outside their room will reduce the fighting at nap time. And bonus! It will also keep them asleep longer in the morning! No more 4am wake ups!
And just a happy update: as I was writing this post, my daughter and I were on day 4 of the great nap standoff. I am happy to report that after burying the monitor and refusing to listen, mama has won! Nap time victory!
Karly Wood
Editor at Red Tricycle
I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!
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Karly Wood
Editor at Red Tricycle
I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!
Latest posts by Karly Wood (see all)
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