https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:52:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2270654 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:17:43 +0000 travelgirl1 2270654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My toddler isn't in preschool, but I take her out daily and baby just comes along and naps on the go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2270624 Sat, 22 Aug 2015 23:56:55 +0000 Mrs. Blue 2270624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>G just rolls with it. He either naps in the car or stroller or he pushed through until we are home again. I think part donut is that he's easier going than the big boys were and part of it is that we are way more relaxed this time and aren't going to skip everything just so he can nap at home. We would literally never leave the house because he takes two naps (sometimes 3) and the boys still take one in the middle of the day. I do try to make sure he gets one good nap at home, but beyond that is hit or miss depending on what we have going on that day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269981 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:49:54 +0000 Freckles 2269981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will usually have her do some painting, crafts, or puzzles. </p> <p>I also would leave the house at the start of baby's nap and walk to the library (for storytime). I would take the scenic route (30 min) and we would wait outside while LO1 has a snack. I could usually squeeze a 1 hr nap for the baby in the Ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269979 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:44:20 +0000 TiredmommaMD 2269979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought her a tricycle to ride in the garage and a swing set for the backyard so she could burn off some energy but within the range of our monitor for the sleeping baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269972 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:33:04 +0000 rattles 2269972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you just figure it out with flexibility. If your oldest is already in preschool twice a week, there are only a few days left. Maybe play at home or in your yard once or twice and fudge your youngest's nap once or twice a week (with sleep on your way to an outing or a shorter than usual nap). </p> <p>My toddler gets to watch one show each day when her sister goes down for her morning nap, and then we usually rotate between baking, a preschool-age project/lesson, and pretend play. It's our one-on-one time! Twice a week we usually have an outing or play date and mess with DD2's morning nap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269854 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:34:36 +0000 BandDmommy 2269854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put our son in preschool full time to avoid this. But I also WAHM 20 - 30 hours a week and I couldn't do that with my toddler home everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269787 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:56:38 +0000 Jess1483 2269787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I added a third preschool day. Otherwise I just drag baby along and he figures it out. He usually takes better afternoon naps to make up for it. (He's only 2 months, though. I can imagine needing to get a bit more rigid when he's older). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269761 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:31:53 +0000 Anagram 2269761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I havent done it yet since i'm only 2 weeks ppl, but im planning on taking the baby along wherever I tale the toddler. And i tend to take the toddler out twice a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269520 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 10:00:39 +0000 birdofafeather 2269520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything I've heard is the subsequent kids just learn to sleep on the go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269516 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:59:28 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2269516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that's just what second kids do! A cooped up toddler will make anyone crazy :). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269504 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:52:04 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2269504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@californiadreams: Probably! It would have never worked with my oldest because he was a really sensitive sleeper and needed to be in his crib, but maybe she will just have to learn to be flexible? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269498 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:48:42 +0000 californiadreams 2269498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>can you leave home before the morning nap starts and have a stroller nap for baby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-preschool-days#post-2269496 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:47:11 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2269496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What does your toddler do on non-preschool days when you can't leave the house because the baby is still taking a morning nap? Do you plan stuff for at home? Or do you just drag the baby to activities anyway and hope she sleeps in the car? When the toddler was a baby we just got out during the time he was awake and it wasn't an issue...but if we wait to go out after the morning nap we will have missed all the fun toddler-friendly activities that are offered in our area. </p> <p>This is making me wish I could sign him up for more than 2 days of preschool...Any suggestions? </p> <p>Also, has anyone ever signed their kid up for two different 2 day preschools so they can go 4 days? This sounds ridiculous but I am almost considering it! We don't have any programs near us that have more days per week for his age, but he would have so much more fun playing with kids 4 days a week than being stuck at home where I have to try to keep him quiet so the baby can sleep.</p> <p>Any magical solutions?! :) </p>