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Everything I've heard is the subsequent kids just learn to sleep on the go!

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).

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).

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.

I will usually have her do some painting, crafts, or puzzles.

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.

My toddler isn't in preschool, but I take her out daily and baby just comes along and naps on the go.