Transition to Mats

[momofthree]

My kids start on their cots from 14months in the playroom/daycare area. None of them has ever try to play. They also sleep from 11:45 to 3pm. If onewakes up early that child will remain on their cot until quiet time is over.

[Spixie33]

alright - I may need this explained to me like I am the 2 year old in the room. Sorry but I started with these two children when they were 1 year old and am nervous at the idea of putting them on a rest mat. It seems unfathomable to me that I could put them in the play room full of toys and books and expect them to stay on a rest mat and not want to go play.

Judy - when you say that you have the children on camera...do you mean that you have one of those baby monitors with camera in the room during nap and can watch them? Does it work for a whole room?

[Judy Trickett]

Judy - when you say that you have the children on camera...do you mean that you have one of those baby monitors with camera in the room during nap and can watch them? Does it work for a whole room?

No, I have an actual camera system. All my kids nap IN my playroom and I have a number of cameras in that room so there are no blind spots. I can ALWAYS see my dckids.

I don't know what to tell you about your worries about getting them to stay on the mat. I guess my expectations for the kids are that they WILL mind me and behave and do what I ask - and they DO! And in return, I allow them to stay here, in my care in a great environment, with great food, and great toys, and a really engaging provider.

I never have nap problems.

[sunnydays]

My kids start on their cots from 14months in the playroom/daycare area. None of them has ever try to play. They also sleep from 11:45 to 3pm. If onewakes up early that child will remain on their cot until quiet time is over.

How do you get them to stay put if they wake up early? I have a couple who have been waking up early and it means my break is shorter Do you let them cry if they wake up early?

[Play and Learn]

How do you get them to stay put if they wake up early? I have a couple who have been waking up early and it means my break is shorter Do you let them cry if they wake up early?

Give them some books to read - it's still quiet time as others are napping. Or have a quiet activity table set up once they've woken up. Ie: puzzles, playdoh - anything quiet.