My mother-in-law gets mad that my daughter naps during the day: Thoughts?

If your MIL thinks she should sleep whenever your little girl wants to, then your MIL shouldnt be making comments about your daughters nap schedule.

Tell her to come take care of her when she doesn’t get a nap. Sleep is very important to children

Do what is best for your child… tell your MIL to go blow a goat and it’s non of her business. As long as your baby isn’t up all night because of naps during the day you and your baby are fine

Its none of her business! Babies DO need naps that’s just ridiculous and ignorant to say they don’t!! Its UR CHILD do what u want and I WOULDN’T ever let her watch the baby cuz u will end up with a very cranky baby!! Ur doing a great job! Go with ur gut instinct when it comes to ur child about EVERYTHING u will do just fine! U already r!!:purple_heart::purple_heart:

All kids are different and it is none of her business. You are happy your baby is happy tell her to mind her own business it isn’t her place to decide.

She would hate me then Bc I still make my step children age 2 and 4 take naps lol tell her to mind her own business🤷🏼‍♀️

First off your mother in law has no say about how you raise your child . Suggestions are ok but in no way are you required to listen to her.

Naps are a good thing they are growing when they are napping so she does need at least one or two naps a day. My two and a half year old still takes a nap during the day and goes to bed at about 9pm no problem

Mine usually took one nap but I’m sure all are different. Well, one never napped no matter how hard I tried. But it’s your child. I wouldn’t be so worried about what she has to say. You do what’s best for your baby.

Not her freakin kid. Not her freakin business. If she ain’t paying none of your bills, buying any diapers, formula, food, any damn thing, NOT HER BUSINESS. PERIOD

It isnt her kid, she needs to mind her own business for 1, and my daughter is 2 years old and still takes naps once a day my son is 3 years old and some times he does and sometimes he dont. What 10 month old dont take naps? U do what u think is right and to hell with anyone else

She is full of crap lol trust me her kids napped at that age all kids do… Keep doing u mama and dont listen to her

Naps within reason are very healthy. She should try it.

Tell your mil that you know your daughter, her needs and your own need for a little quiet time. If she doesn’t agree tell her “times ah changin” if she doesn’t like that then you just have to get a tuff stand and tell her to keep her comments to herself.

My mother in law has never agreed with the way I raise my children and I don’t get a crap nor does she ever watch them

Tell her to shove it. Your child makes her own rules and if she wants to nap let her nap

Back off! She can give an advice IF ASKED. Otherwise… I don’t even tell my own daughter how to do anything with her kids. Mother instinct will tell you, only you…

How old are you? Raise your daughter they way you see fit! Act, dont post!

My take on this…she is your daughter and you know her! Her moods with or without a nap and what makes it better for her!

Not her child! Sorry but she’s out of line!

Tell her that they are your children not hers and to worry about what happens in her own house not yours

The lady sounds like a control freak your baby is doing what comes naturally to any baby napping is normal. Your doing a great job and it’s not her business what you do with your baby. Tell her look sorry if you don’t like what we do for our child but shut up. She will get over it. Good luck.

My daughter is 2 and still need to take a nap during the day otherwise my house turns into Jurassic park

Kids need naps and so do their mothers. Your mother-in-law should butt out.

My son took 2 naps at that age. When he was 2 he’d nap once daily for 1 to 2 hrs. My son is 5 now but on occasion he will still take a nap. I’d tell her it doesn’t concern her since she’s not her child. I’d also say how would you like it for someone to forced you to stay awake when tired?

I can say tell her to go get … I have 2 kids of my own and a step son. Mine were in a routine similar to yours. Step son was not. He was left to do what he wanted. I kept their routine in check everyday year in year out. When they started school I had ZERO problems. They are teenagers now I still don’t have problems with bedtime. Yes its still the same. School holidays I let them stay awake a little longer but still not every day. Needless to say my step son is so used to not having a routine he will stay awake until 2am and be grouchy every single morning.

no two children are alike. you do what’s best for you and your child.

My son is 3 and i make him take a nap. He will act like a jerk if he doesn’t get one…tell your MIL to buzz off lol

Both of my children took naps when they were little it helps them grow and definitely their attitude with no nap they were both cranky

Everyone has their opinion, you do what you think is best for your child. 2 naps at that age is not bad especially if shes happier after. Mine is 3 and she still takes a 2 hour nap. I got a strange look from a patient about it but just let it go in one ear and out the other. Noone knows your child better than you. And if she watches her and skips her nap itll mess up her schedule. Routine and sleep schedules are important for children and their growth. It wont be the end of the world and itll take a couple days to get her back on her routine if she does watch her but again thats just a mommy of 2’s opinion. :slight_smile: goodluck!

You will learn that everyone has an opinion and they think theirs is the best but your child your way of parenting. Let it roll off your back but expect grandparents to be more lenient than you would be. It is kinda their job to spoil lol but there should also be boundries.

I wouldn’t let watch the baby either. St that she they should definitely still be getting at LEAST 2 naps. Kids thrive on routine. You’re doing great.

Totally normal for a baby to nap…at least twice during the day. Is she that ignorant?

My son took naps up until 2 years old. After that he decided he didn’t need them🙃

First of all if your m/o is that intrusive then you need to set boundary’s. How you and your spouse raise your child should not be up to her, she needs to respect your home and be positive influence not one that injects ideas and beliefs when not asked for.

Not her child, not her business!

Not her kids not her business

Not her kid, not her business.

What a pain! I’m so sorry! You are right!

Your kids. Do how you want it done

Your child you get to be the parent

All my kids napped till 4

Thank her for her concern, but kindly remind her that it’s your child and your decision.:blush:

Its your kid no one want a unhappy baby

Don’t let her dictate your motherly instincts. You are doing it right.

Naps are very important for young ones! You are right

Sounds like you have the ideal baby!

naps are good!! and necessary for babies and small children

I’m sorry. I’m 24 and I STILL take naps. Except now I appreciate them way more than when I was little :joy::joy:

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Just keep doing what works for you ,all children are different,my two were night and day.Keep your routine going :pray::sunflower::woman_bald:.

Tell her to mind her business and you just keep doing whatever’s best for you and your baby!!

Tell your mother-in-law to mind her own damn business

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You are doing a great job…don’t be bullied…this is your daughter…MIL had her time. And I am a MIL

Mother-in-law needs to mind her own business!!

YOU are the momma. Do it like you want. :heart:

Your mom in law needs to stay in her place :open_hands:t3:

Most 10 month old take an afternoon nap

She needs to do her own schedule and your mother in law needs to mind her own business

She’s your child do not listen to her , napping is important !

YOUR baby! Do what YOU want/need!

You need to remind your MIL that that’s YOUR child. Hers is grown, clearly.
If she wants to mother someones kid, mother her own.

Most babies need naps…

She should b supportive and encouraging, especially since this is your first … or she should b quiet!!!

Not her kid. Shut up!

You’re the momma not her.

Um naps are what you’re supposed to do. That is absurd.

Good thing it’s your child and not hers. :raised_hand:t3:

Your child, your rules!

That how they grow lol is she stupid or something lol

Shes only 10 months old! Let her nap

You are right … she is .wrong… end of story .

My husband is a blessing

Shit… my 4 year old still 1 nap a day. Tell her to stick it. Not her child.

If she wants to be Mommy give her son back :joy:

MIL needs a hobby to provide her with something else to focus on.

Your baby your rules period.

Tell her she had her chance… This is your child…

None of her business

Your child, your rules.

She’s 10 months old they sleep they eat they dirty diapers then they do it all over again

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Its none of her business!!!

Raise your baby how you want.

4 words! NONE of her buisness!

Girl, you do what works for you and YOUR baby.
Babies need naps lol

wow they sleep when they are tired what is so wrong with that

Naps are important. They need rest to grow.

She should mind her own business it’s your child you know what is best

You are doing great!! Keep it up!!

She raised her kids …you raise yours as u see fit

my girls took 2 naps a day even after 2

Smile, nod, laugh if you can. No one knows your child and her needs like you.

2 naps is normal for a 10 month old. Ignore your MIL

Who’s baby is it?
You’re doing great. :heart:

She’s your baby do it how you want.

Do it your way tell grandms to but out

Every baby is different. Do what works for you

She is a baby just let her be one.

MIL needs to butt out of the nap time business!!

It’s your baby teach her as

10 month old still needs two naps. Ignore her…