Nap Time Issue

[Angelwings36]

So I have a 14 month old little girl here who just learned how to crawl out of her playpen. As per my contract ALL children in my daycare must have a rest period. I literally can not keep her in her playpen for more than 30 seconds, I turn my back and she is out again. I purchase a reclining children's sleep chair that has straps to help during the times that I have this problem (not my first escapee) however, I am currently using it for another little boy in my care. Typically what I do it put the child back in the playpen the first 5 times and after that they go in the chair for nap time. I start the procedure again the next day and typically within two weeks the problem has been resolved.

So I texted mom and informed her that her daughter learned how to climb out of her playpen (I had to put her in it for a few minutes to clean up a accidental mess). I told mom she has two options;

1. She can run and grab me a second chair that I can use for her daughter at naptime.

OR

2. She would have to come pick up her child for naptime today so I can get the equipment I need to deal with the situation over the weekend.

She is upset with me. She said she couldn't leave work for 2 hours for nap time and could not pick up the chair.

What's your input on this?

[KBCsMommy]

My 7 mo dcb is doing the same thing. Just not out of the pnp, but wont sleep because he can pull himself up...I think Im going to get a sleep sack for him!!
Winter is coming so perfect timing!

Can you transition her to a mat? Once they climb out of the pnp its obviously not safe anymore.

[Angelwings36]

My 7 mo dcb is doing the same thing. Just not out of the pnp, but wont sleep because he can pull himself up...I think Im going to get a sleep sack for him!!
Winter is coming so perfect timing!

Can you transition her to a mat? Once they climb out of the pnp its obviously not safe anymore.

No, I personally feel she is too young and won't stay on the matt at this time. I try to make as less work for myself as I can so I usually don't transition completely out of the playpen until the children understand they have to stay in their spots.

[CountryMommy]

I've seen mesh tents that you can attach to the playpen so that they are unable to crawl out. I have no idea what they cost or how safe they are to use though.

This is what I'm thinking: http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/...oductId=531755

[DaycareMama]

I think the sleep sack idea is great. They make them in larger sizes and would prevent her from getting her legs up and over. If she is able to undo the zipper you can always put it on her backwards

[godiva83]

Can you sit and rub her back? Are you in the sleep area? As soon as you see her move lay her back down

I don't think it is realistic to ask mum to leave work to care for her dd at nap time, that is why she is paying and counting onyou as her DCP

How costly is this 'sleep' chair?

I agree that 14 months is still a wee bit young to translation to PNP

I luckily have never had an escapee- but I know it would drive me bonkers!
Good luck

[Angelwings36]

Is a sleep slack something like a sleeping bag? I have never heard of this before?

[GrannyJ]

Ok, I must be totally in the dark! What is a sleep sack and a sleep chair? I have never heard of either one.
But my pnp came with a net to go over the top to keep the little ones inside.

[KBCsMommy]

A sleep sack is like a long dress or gown thats sewn on the bottom. They come in different fabrics or you can make your own. Its like a baby sleeping bag!

[laundrymom]

I suggest direct supervision until she is asleep. I'm not familiar with your local laws but do know in Canada the safe sleep campaign is well known.

http://www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca/maternal-and-infant-health/infant-health/safe-sleeping-and-sids

I would never expect a parent to do what you have asked of her. I would never nap anyone in a chair. I don't CARE what it is marketed as.

Back to sleep. Every time. Flat firm surface. Not restrained in a seat so they can't move around. That is cruel. Here in Indiana I would be shut down and probably have charges brought up against me.

This child needs to either be put in a larger crib, or transitioned to a cot or mat. Not restrained in a chair designed to hold them for naps. That's just wrong.

I dont mean to be so harsh but how would you feel if I came to your home, buckled you in a big sleep chair, and left you there? I'm guessing you would hate it. And probably call the police and bring charges of confinement up in me. I WOULD GO TO JAIL.

[Heidi]

sleep sack sleep sack sleep sack!

[Heidi]

So I have a 14 month old little girl here who just learned how to crawl out of her playpen. As per my contract ALL children in my daycare must have a rest period. I literally can not keep her in her playpen for more than 30 seconds, I turn my back and she is out again. I purchase a reclining children's sleep chair that has straps to help during the times that I have this problem (not my first escapee) however, I am currently using it for another little boy in my care. Typically what I do it put the child back in the playpen the first 5 times and after that they go in the chair for nap time. I start the procedure again the next day and typically within two weeks the problem has been resolved.

So I texted mom and informed her that her daughter learned how to climb out of her playpen (I had to put her in it for a few minutes to clean up a accidental mess). I told mom she has two options;

1. She can run and grab me a second chair that I can use for her daughter at naptime.

OR

2. She would have to come pick up her child for naptime today so I can get the equipment I need to deal with the situation over the weekend.

She is upset with me. She said she couldn't leave work for 2 hours for nap time and could not pick up the chair.

What's your input on this?

here is a link for the sleep sacks. Even found a Canadian site for you!

http://www.sleephuggers.com/

[nannyde]

what's a sleep chair?

[nannyde]

Can you tell me the depth of the INSIDE of your playpen she is using. That's measured from the mattress to the lowest point in the playpen horizontal top rail.

[caligirl]

In California a child has to be in a crib until the age of 2. I've heard of a sleep sack but not a sleep chair. I've had children in the past climb out of their crib. When they reach that point, and until I have trained them not to, I bring their crib in the same room that I am in.....and the minute I see them start to climb out I say in my very firm 'daddy voice' 'NO! You Lay down!' and lay them back down each and every time.....it takes a while, but I win that battle every time. Once I have them trained, it's back to the nap room and I don't have the problem again. And no, I'd never ask a parent to come get them during nap either.