Naps & Nap Transitions

Nap transitions can feel confusing. One day your child seems happy with their usual schedule, and the next, naps become a struggle. They may take longer to fall asleep, refuse a nap, take short naps, or suddenly start waking early. These changes may be signs that your child is ready to move from 5 naps to 4, 4 to 3, 3 to 2, 2 to 1, or 1 nap to no naps. Nap transitions are developmental changes—not deadlines. Every child moves through them at their own pace. Signs of a Nap Tra

Is Your 10–12-Month-Old Fighting Their Naps? If your 10-, 11-, or 12-month-old has suddenly started fighting their first or second nap, you may be wondering: “Is it time to transition to one nap?” This is a common concern I hear from families. Some babies can manage one nap as early as 9, 11, 12, or 13 months, but that isn’t the norm. Most babies are still developmentally ready for two naps until approximately 15–18 months. Why Is Your Baby Resisting Their Nap? Nap refusal do