Nap policy for infants?

[MommaL]

For many kids, that morning nap is crucial. After all, it's typical for kids between 1-2 years old to still need up to 14 hours of sleep. It's seems a bit unfair to a child who needs this nap to not make it a bit of a priority. If you put a child down for a nap early enough in the morning, it shouldn't interrupt the day. If needed, I'd personally much rather wait any extra 30 minutes to go out in the morning than to have a little one who is cranky and tired. While this nap could take place anywhere (bed/crib, stroller, car), some kids don't nap anywhere but in a bed/crib (as much as I tried, my youngest child never slept in his stroller). So while you could add to your contract that some naps might take place outside of the home for younger children, just be prepared for the possibility that some kids won't cooperate.