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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 3 kids and wrote above about changing nap schedule.

Everyone is piling up on OP who is trying to do her best for her 3 kids. She has 2 more to take care of and the middle child is the most frail one right now. That baby (probably just turned 3) has just started preschool with all that goes with it. She can’t take him/her out now… it’s a non negotiable and I understand that. The baby is fine in the car especially since as we all know, in a few months he /she will be down to 2 naps and then 1. It would be cruel to change the middle child schedule for the baby’s nap.

No, op you need to keep baby awake during the first car ride or ask your husband to drive the kids to school while he takes his meetings on his phone (my DH does this). If your husband can’t drive the kids, then find a way to keep your baby awake. 
He/she will be exhausted by 9-9:30 when you are home and will sleep right away comfortable in a bed, stroller, whatever (my first did all her naps in a stroller and it was great). Then he/she won’t be too tired during the first pick up…[/quote]

You don’t do preschool for a 3 year old when you have a tired baby at home.  Preschool isn’t a necessity. Sleep for a baby is.[/quote]

-1 how come 3 year old needs for socializing, learning, becoming more independent, etc. Are less important than baby’s nap? This is ridiculous! I absolutely disagree! Baby can switch nap schedule, but 3 year old should stay in school… no question[/quote]

Np. Because this baby isn't getting anywhere close to what she needs. This isn't a baby who is getting less sleep than ideal, like most younger siblings do. (Yes, there are moms of multiples on here.)

The three year old can learn to be independent at home and learn social skills at the playground. Is it better for her to be in preschool? Sure, it's about balance. If OP can fix the problem without dropping preschool, that would be fine. Hopefully she can! But if nothing else ends up working, finding a different preschool or none altogether should be on the table. OP is getting criticized because she's categorically shooting down this suggestion.

A parent shouldn't put a benefit (not need) for one child above a necessity for another. [/quote]

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