My 2 1/2 yr old hasnt napped last few days what to do, help?

[nenee]

Hi there

MY son will be 3 yrs old next feb and he has always slept like a dream in the day and night. i usually put him down for a nap at 1.15(but grandma has been putting him later at 1.30 to 1.35 ish on a wed, thurs) and he has been sleeping till 3 to4 pm then bed at 7.30 till 7.00/7.30 without any issues.

hes been ill with croup etc lately and last few naps he has been put for his nap and hasnt gone to sleep, iv tried him at 1.15 and 1.30 but he is still awake but has been looking tired etc.

Do i need to put him later or keep to the time and see if he goes back to his nap cause hes been ill?

if he still wont nap do i extend his awake time by 15 mins each day to see if he goes of?

cause hes still young and some say they can nap till they are 4?

nenee x

[Sarah - Enfys' Mum]

I would keep trying to get him to nap at his normal time and don't get him up until the time until his nap would be over.  If he doesn't sleep, he's still had some quiet time in his cot or room.  Don't give up too quickly.  It might also be possible that he now wants a later and shorter nap so if you give him lots of time to fall asleep he might do so.

[Sarah - Enfys' Mum]

Of course, what do I know, Enfys stopped napping almost 3 months ago and she's just 30 months now! 

[nenee]

Hi ya

Im going to keep trying him for his nap and if hes still wide awake maybe try him later on.

Its difficult to know if he needs it or not but he always seems tired before hand.

nenee

[adam*n*ryansmommy]

You could try an earlier naptime.  Could be a little ot from being sick/teething.  Used to be just the trick for my oldest- thanks to bw!  I would try 12 or 12:30 and see what happens.  Good luck!