A nap transition is a period when a child drops one of their daytime naps, for example moving from two naps to one, which often happens between about 12 and 18 months. Temporary fussiness and needing an earlier bedtime are common during the change.
Key takeaways
- Signs of readiness include regularly refusing a nap or taking a long time to fall asleep at nap time.
- A short-term earlier bedtime can help.
- Transitions usually take a few weeks to settle.
What you can do
- Move the remaining nap gradually to the middle of the day.
- Offer quiet time on days your child is very tired.
- Avoid dropping a nap during illness, travel or other big changes.
