Dropping from 1 nap to no nap
Dropping from 1 nap to no nap.
So, you have tried my various tips in my most recent blog titled Nap Strikes – Is your toddler resisting their nap and feel it may be time to remove your toddlers nap.
If your toddler is aged 2 – 2.5, I recommend trying my tips for an additional 2 weeks as in my experience it is very rare that a 2 – 2.5 year old is truly ready for the transition to no nap and removing the nap too prematurely can create a new set of sleep concerns for parents.
Once you are confident your toddler is ready for the transition to zero naps, here are my top tips to ensure a smooth transition.
Is your toddler fighting their Nap?
First off, it is quite rare that a child under the age of 3 does not need a nap. Many children still need a nap between the ages of 3 – 4. However, it is very common that toddlers go through stages of resisting the nap (it can often happen for several days in a row).
However, if your child is age 3 or under in particular, they may not be dropping the nap. I successfully bring back the nap for the vast majority of under 3’s I work with as taking away the nap prematurely can cause sleep concerns of their own.