Not exact matches
Most of the time my 2 - year old doesn't even want to seat
in the
stroller, so I take it with me just
in case she wants to take a
nap or needs a diaper change.
Whether your baby
naps in the
stroller or you want protection from the sun, we have
not seen a canopy that offers greater coverage than this one.
And if you're going to want to be out and about
in the warm weather, don't get your child used to only taking
naps in the crib, or you won't be able to let him or her
nap in the
stroller while you run errands.
«Do
not let your children
nap in strollers, bouncy seats, or car seats that are parked on the floor because these places are
not made for sleeping unless they are constantly monitored.»
Lastly, I've also used the larger
stroller as a portable bassinet /
nap space for certain events when ds was an older baby / toddler where having him take his extended
nap in a baby carrier was
not as practical (at a wedding or funeral, for example).
So, I used that to get snacks packed and the diaper bag refilled and get the
stroller out into the car and map quests, whatever I was gonna go so that, when my son woke up from the
nap, I didn't have to be trying to do that
in addition to nursing and getting him ready and all of that so... so no, I wish, but no.
My second child would
not nap unless I put him
in the
stroller and took him for a walk.
Or depending on how young your little one is, they can be very content
napping in the car seat or
stroller (just don't make it a regular habit or they won't like sleeping
in the crib later on IMO).
I'm
not sure if she's getting too much waketime before that first
nap... I usually go walking with her
in the morning and often she'll fall asleep
in the
stroller and when I get home I'll put her
in bed, but I've also tried nixing the walk and scheduling just an hour or so of waketime so she won't be as sleepy going down for a
nap and she still rises early.
He also
naps happily
in his car seat, carrier,
stroller, etc, so being held is
not really necessary, just something we do as a form of bonding and cuddling.
It is
not a full recline, but from my experience, having a seat that can be reclined is extremely important for my kids to be able to take a
nap in the
stroller.
It is very light, (I live
in san francisco, so I need to push it up hills) it fits though normal sized doors and can be pushed easily with one hand, it folds up nice and small, and both sides recline fully so either child can
nap in the
stroller (
not the case with the duo glide) Only downside is the relatively small wheels are hopeless on less than even terrain.
Some double
strollers have space for a child to stand and ride, but this doesn't allow for
in -
stroller naps.
On the other hand, if you'll be watching your baby closely during the day, I'm
not opposed to letting him or her
nap in a
stroller, swing, or bouncer if it's more convenient.
(
In fact, if you're going out near your baby's
nap time, a
stroller can't be beat.
Some days she wouldn't
nap all day, and my nights would be spent pushing her outside
in the
stroller in the middle of the winter, up and down the driveway, and then ever - so - carefully trying to creep the car seat back into the house without waking her.
Overall, it's a great product but it needs several improvements: - the cocoon doesn't include a mattress which makes it pretty uncomfortable especially if baby wants to
nap in it - the cocoon is
not very long and our 5 weeks baby has already almost outgrown it
in regards to her height - the handles are also very short which makes it almost impossible to carry the cocoon with one hand (and carry the folded
stroller on the shoulder)- the cover has a zip that doesn't go all around the cocoon.
The front seat can recline but will
not lay completely flat, so there is no comfortable
napping in this
stroller.
If the gym isn't a possibility, put your baby
in the
stroller and go for a walk, put an on - demand fitness video on while your baby
naps or do a few yoga poses.
It's starting to get to the point where he will only
nap in the
stroller, and that isn't always an option!
Whether your baby
naps in the
stroller or you want protection from the sun, we have
not seen a canopy that offers greater coverage than this one.