A mom of triplets could barely believe what she was watching when she went to see how her three sons’ naptime was going.
Kate Sulovski, from Connecticut, checked-in on her boys via the baby cam in their bedroom and was surprised by what she saw. So much so, in fact, that she decided to post the footage being recorded on the device to her TikTok @moretolovski.
Sleep plays an important part in a child’s development. Unfortunately, a significant number of kids are finding it hard to get the necessary rest each night.
In 2023, a study published by the CDC, concluded that around 34.7 percent of U.S. children experience short sleep duration, meaning they are not getting the necessary number of hours of sleep every night.
While this can lead to short-term issues around concentration and behavior, poor sleep habits over an extended period of years can lead long-term health issues and other developmental problems.
Until recently, Sulovski felt on top of things when it came to her identical triplet sons Peter, Nico and Luca getting enough sleep. But that’s changed recently following a major shift in their nightly routine and now, from the looks of things, she’s facing a slightly more complicated situation.
“Our identical triplets recently turned 3 and transitioned from cribs to toddler beds,” Sulovski told Newsweek. “They’ve historically been great sleepers but now that they have free rein of their bedroom nap time is hit or miss.”
On the bad days it can be chaos for Sulovski. There are good days though. “If I get lucky, everyone naps,” Sulovski said. It didn’t take long for mom to realize this was one of the bad days, or at least it was in some respects.
Tuning into the baby cam, she could see two of her three boys, Nico and Luca, mischievously playing away together rather than resting. “They had taken it upon themselves to remove one crib mattress, turn it into a slide, and play leapfrog, instead of napping,” Sulovski said.
Yet, as her eyes scanned around the room, Sulovski spotted something unexpected in the corner of the screen: her other son, Peter, fast asleep. Parenting experts often recommend that new moms and dads encourage their children to get used to sleeping around noise. It provides them with a skillset that then makes bedtime easier.
Sulovski figures Peter’s excellent nap skills are likely down to the fact he’s a triplet and “used to sleeping through any type of chaos or disturbance.” Although that doesn’t seem to have rubbed off on his brothers.
Watching the footage of these contrasting behaviors, left Sulovski feeling a little conflicted. “Initially, I was a bit frustrated because as a stay at home mom, nap time is the only ‘break’ I get during the day—if they’re awake, I have to keep my eyes and ears open to make sure they are safe,” she said. “But as I continued watching, I reminded myself that they are only three years old and they’re doing exactly what they’re supposed to be doing, which is goofing around with their brothers and testing boundaries.”
That contrast between Nico and Luca causing mischief and their brother fast asleep was one that had Sulovski amused.
An owner of the business Mastering Multiples, a resource hub for families feeling overwhelmed with advice, recommendations and hacks, Sulovski shared the clip online to highlight “what real life with triplets looks like” and the chaos every mom, no matter how prepared they are, can face.
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