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Message posted by gillch on 01/8/2012 at 7:48pm
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We have just come back from the Loire Valley and were lucky and had some great weather, sunny and hot and in the 30c+. We would like to guarantee that type of weather and am already thinking about heading south next year. The only problem of the hot weather was keeping the tent cool for our smallest son. He will still be a toddler next year and will need his afternoon kips. Does anyone have any advise/experience of providing a comfortable place for kids to sleep during the day.
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Message posted by Val A on 01/8/2012 at 7:57pm
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Gallery Images:   3 		Mine just slept happily in the shade under a tree!  At 'toddler' stage when I recognised they were tired we used to have a game of sleeping logs - and they both used to fall asleep wherever they were - and sometimes I almost did too!  We had a couple of comfy yoga type mats, and that was all they needed.  Perhaps they didn't sleep as long as they would in the comfort of a bed, but it usually meant an earlier bed time anyway!

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Love it when I read that the mums & dads nearly or do drop off. Oh! any excuse for a kip will do even using your kids to play logs with to get it.

Never heard of this one, I suppose they are dead to the world for a little while.Like logs.

Had to smile at the uptodate terminology.



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If you are using electric then a miniature desk fan is a great idea, they don't cost much or take up much space and will move the air around beautifully.



A small oscillating tower fan is even better. Also, making sure there's good shade - canvas tarp recommended. I have wondered about a space blanket over the tent to reflect sub-tropical sunshine.

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... yes i'd go with outside under a tree or umbrella- my little ones liked me to make a lilo bed!! with towel covering it so they didn't stick!!! or bring the airbed outside

Good excuse for a siesta too- we are passed that stage now Ours NEVER stops from morning til night!!!!- Bless !

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Message posted by roofie41 on 02/8/2012 at 11:06am
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Gallery Images:   0 		Another vote here for 'al fresco' napping. Mine would sleep anywhere so I was lucky - just had to make sure they were in the shade!
The most enjoyable time for me was afternoons on the beach when they would all fall asleep in the shade - plenty of sunscreen on of course and I would cover them up with my sarongs!!
An hour or so of child free sunbathing and reading - heaven!

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