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When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« on: March 31, 2013, 11:41:46 am »
We go away to get married on Thursday in Gretna Green so we travel down on Wednesday, it will take about 2 hours to get there so i was wondering if you think its best to let my LO have her AM nap in the house first then head down or go when she is due her nap so she can sleep in the car. The only thing i am concerned about is that she will normally only sleep for up to 30 mins if she is in the car (maybe she would do longer as we would be on the motorway and not stop starting)


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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 11:47:14 am »
I had that same issue, on the way there (4hr drive) I had him sleep first nap @ home, but we had to leave in the morning on the way back so we waited till right before his nap time, i sat in the back and when he got fussy enough to fall asleep i put a blanket over the car seat and white noise from my phone (downloaded a baby soother ap) tucked that into the car seat and he slep an hour and a half. He NEVER sleeps in the car so it worked, maybe ether could work for u.
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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 04:58:12 am »
I always tried to leave about 20 mins before nap time if travelling with LO... enough time to ensure LO is cozy in the car and will doze off before becoming an OT mess in the backseat!



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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 07:47:35 am »
Ok, i think i will let her have her first nap at home then out her in the car about 20 mins before her second one. Thats a great idea about white noise, i have just downloaded it onto my phone so finges crossed she will have a good sleep on the way down. x


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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 10:44:04 am »
Congratulations honey! Have you posted in here with the news: Great News & Not So Great News or just on the lounge!??! Everyone will be really keen to wish you a happy day!!
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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2013, 11:08:43 am »
No but i will do, Thats us home so i will post the pictures soon. I am now Mrs Scott x


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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2013, 12:23:21 pm »
Yay congratulations!!

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Re: When to put dowm for nap if travelling
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2013, 13:19:14 pm »
Thanks Katherine x


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