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LO won't sit in a stroller so stroller naps aren't an option for us. I would just get to Disneyland when they open and stay as long as possible before he needs to nap. If he doesn't fall asleep in his stroller, then you can just go home. We went to Legoland today and that is what we did. We were there from 10 - 2:30 and then she napped in the car. Will he nap in the car?

DD almost always naps at home! She cat naps in the car sometimes & napped in the stroller when she was very young but now she likes to look around when she is cruising the neighborhood!

Definitely naps better at home but she'll sleep in the stroller if we're out. I use the below UV blanket to cover the stroller (there's straps on the corners) to shield out some of the light and heat, then I tell her to go to sleep - which she seems to understand 'cause she does.

Don't worry, if he's tired enough, he'll nap...but like @Rubies pointed out, don't expect it to be as long or as restorative.

I'm in the minority here! My first DD loooved her stroller naps... She'll conk out anywhere. I took her out a lot in the stroller as an infant... #2 also can sleep in the stroller, but lately has been preferring sleeping at home. I think it's a phase though. It depends when I put her in the stroller too... The whole "drowsy but awake" thing applies as well, I think. And I love the Vista for it's awesome canopy that lets her know when it's time to nap.

Maybe after lunch, find a somewhat quiet spot around Disneyland, put his stroller canopy down, give him a blanket and stroll around for a bit and hopefully he goes down!

We are super strict about his naps too, but Wagon Jr. has taken many a nap in his stroller. He also naps well in the car. The naps will be much shorter than at home in his crib, but better than nothing. I agree with others-- just bring a stroller that reclines (although Wagon Jr. doesn't need a recline), he will get tired enough at some point or another and fall asleep eventually. And if he totally skips his nap altogether, then just head back to the hotel earlier and he'll fall asleep sooner/more easily for bedtime!

What about using a baby carrier? DD has never (like not even once!) taken a nap in the stroller, but she'll still fall asleep in the Ergo if she's tired, and she's almost 2.

@banana: Lol! My husband had to carry DD when I was pregnant, too; she's not nearly as big as your DS, though! Good luck on your trial run; I hope he takes a three hour nap for you!