When do babies drop to one nap?

[@biljanad.1571]

This makes so much sense! My lo is 17.5 months and for the past 4 weeks she's been taking 2 short naps..it takes her forever to fall asleep for naps, she just plays in the crib which pushes her bedtime late... I think she is definitely ready to drop to one nap! Thank you for this video! You are amazing!!!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Definitely sounds like she is ready for one nap! Good luck with the transition. Here is our written guide: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@allison3831]

Really helpful!!! My Lo is 15 months old, short naps, waking up early in the morning, a lot of sleeping problem! I really was bothering how to make him sleep better.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

So glad you found it so helpful :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@kimcai314]

Your videos are amazing. I watched your videos since I was pregnant with my first and took all your advice.My two boys are sleeping so well, every night is peaceful in our house, which makes life so much easier. Thank you!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so happy to hear that your LO's are all sleeping well :) Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@lals9053]

I am a bit puzzled. My 10 month old is indeed going through a big developmental stage - she has learned to sit up on her own and crawl within the last two weeks. I noticed that our usual 2 nap schedule was not working so well, because she would need much longer to fall asleep, specially at her afternoon nap. This meant she was going down very late at night. So we have started to do only one nap, (1.5 hrs) which means she is about 4.5-5.5 hrs awake at a time. BUT, is sleeping well at night and not really having any issues staying awake during the day. Not sure what to do. I did like the two naps, but not the going so late down for the night. One nap seems to be working fine, but again, she is only 10 months old.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! We recommend 1 nap when your LO is between 13-18 months. Your LO is a little bit on the younger side and could have been struggling with sleep because of the developmental changes. I would continue to try for 2 naps since the awake times would work best for her age. Just keep her super active during the day and practice crawling and sitting up on her own so she doesn't feel the need to practice during sleep. Also, check out our 10 month old sleep guide for helpful tips! Best, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/sleep-training-10-month-old

[@Meluska888]

My daughter is exactly like that. 10months old and no problems being awake for 5,5 - 6,5hrs in the morning. Then nap for 1,5 - 2hrs and then goes to bed around 7pm and sleeps for 11,5 hrs. Occasionally she would have 2 naps but some days she just wont and cries a lot because doesn't want to sleep. So I just offer her some quiet time in her room at the time she would normally have her 1st nap. We read a book and she has a bottle or something like that

[@douxhealth-beauty3196]

@@Meluska888 any update you can share on overall health/ affects of one nap? Same age/situation curious what this means for her development later on !!

[@douxhealth-beauty3196]

any update you can share on overall health/ affects of one nap? Same age/situation curious what this means for her development later on !!

[@Meluska888]

@@douxhealth-beauty3196 Hi! My daughter is 2 years old now and she's totally happy and healthy. I realised that every kid is just different and you have to adapt to their needs. She still has 1 nap and sleeps for about 2 hrs o more if I let her! Then bedtime around 5 hrs later and sleeps through the night. Basically you will know what your baby needs because if they are restless is because they are so tired.. but if they are happy and sleep well then means they can handle whatever routine they are on.. Always offer naps and quiet time, but if they don't want to and are happy afterwards, then they don't need it 🤷‍♀️

[@victoriaressler3547]

Yay! Thank you for this. My son just turned 15 months and I’ve been wondering when he will drop down to a nap a day. I’m currently pregnant with baby 2, so I’m enjoying all the rest time while I can!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Here is our written guide as well: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how But until he starts refusing naps regularly and having other signs enjoy that rest time! Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@iamtaniajoline]

great video Jilly

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Thank you!

[@neoepicurean3772]

My 10 month old isn't looking sleepy around nap times, so we have been strolling her to sleep, but it's taking an hour in the stroller now to get her to nod off. She's basically looking to play for most of that time. She's skipped the afternoon nap two days in a row now and she's doing okay with that. I feel that if we pushed the morning nap later she'd sleep much quicker and do the 2 hours. Is it so bad for a baby under 1 year? Last days she has been awake 8 and 6.5 hours after first nap and not had any meltdowns or any alarming behaviour.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Most kiddos are ready for 1 nap between 15-16 months. I would stick with 2 naps for now. Your LO could be going through a bit of a sleep regression and this is causing some nap resistance. Babies under 13 months that drop to 1 nap too early can sometimes handle it for a few days, but then sleep debt starts to accumulate. I would teach your LO to fall asleep independently in her crib in a blacked-out room. This is the best way to ensure good long naps! We cover this step by step in our naps program and we would love to support your family too! CLICK BELOW to learn more--> www.babysleepmadesimple.com/naps-getting-downtime-in-the-daytime/ Best, Alyssa, BSMS Client Support Manager

[@leislyesc]

We noticed that recently about 5 days ago our 9 month old takes a 3 hour nap does she need a second nap? Her nap is from 9:30am or 10am and she sleeps 3 hours from that time. Her wake up time could be at 6:30 am or even 7:30am but I like to wait 2 hours in a half or 3 to put her back to sleep. She plays a lot with her 2 year old brother. Her schedule at night can be from 7 or 7:30pm this is the time she goes to bed and wakes up around 6:20am or sometimes she wakes up at 7:20am should I drop the second nap ?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! Check out our 9 month old sleep guide for helpful tips! I still do recommend 2 naps at this age. We recommend capping the first nap to help preserve the second nap :) Best, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/9-month-old-wont-sleep

[@douxhealth-beauty3196]

any update you can share on overall health/ affects of one nap? Same age/situation curious what this means for her development later on !!

[@lisabebesita]

Im having the hardest time keeping my baby napping long enough. Looks like she’s transitioning to 1 nap but only naps 30 mins!! She’s not sleep trained but sleeps all night so im not sure why this is happening.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Please email us and let us know your baby's age so we can figure out how we can best help you. Contact us at [e-mail] Thank you! Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@Jg-1518]

Same here!!!

[@GratefulMind24]

My 23months baby girl used to sleep or nap twice a day and 1hour each nap (morning and afternoon nap). Its been like 2months now that she only have 1hour nap in the morning and so sudden she doesn’t sleep in the afternoon anymore, she just keep kicking around in her cot or cry to get my attention. Ive been so worried, upset and stress out that she might get sick if she wont sleep much during the day. And she also keep waking up at night crying, like having a nightmare or something. 😔😢 I dont have good sleep every night also. Its very exhausting. ❤️

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! Given your LO's age, she is 100% ready for 1 long nap in the middle of the day. Please check out our guide here for helpful tips! www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how Best, Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@ehsanahmed9245]

Same here 😭

[@ehsanahmed9245]

Same here

[@xoxo_y4219]

Hi my baby just turned 14 months and she has been skipping her afternoon naps once or twice a week and has been having early morning wakings. but not consistent yet… I’m so confused and lost on what to do..any advice ?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, Many toddlers are ready to transition to one nap around 15 months. You can find out the signs that yours is ready & steps to drop to one nap here: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how/

[@clairdanylo1953]

My son is 12 and a half months and his struggling. He is getting a tooth and is a touch sick but I have never seen him fight naps like this! It’s been a week of this. Giving it some time but he’s taking 20 minute naps in the morning and fighting. UGH sleep deprived mom here

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi Clair! This is super common at 12 months and could also be because of a big developmental leap that occurs around little ones' first birthdays. Keep offering two naps, and hopefully, they will get back on track! If you need more assistance, check out our 21 Days to Peace and Quiet program: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/baby-sleep-consultant. Best wishes! Ingrid, BSMS Support Team

[@jasropergoins2468]

My son is 14 months old, almost 15 months. This is only day two of his second nap being resisted then pushed back. I didn't know what to do so I let him nap (4:45 pm) because he usually goes to bed between 7pm and 7:30pm. He sleeps in his crib at night, but, we still cosleep for naps. At nap time he cries for about an hour when I was trying to get him to nap in his crib. Do I have to go back to that in order for him to get to the longer 1x a day nap? This morning he napped next to me for almost 2 hours.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Not at all you can keep doing naps how you like and that is a really good length of nap. Here is our written guide on the transition: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@zakieyachristians2334]

Good morning You have been a great help, my son is now finally 14month 2 weeks old. How do I navigate my son sleep pattern when he wakes up at 5 am every morning I leave work at 6:30 the school then lets him sleep from 9:00 until 11:00 am sometimes till 12:00pm, by the time I finish work at 14:00pm there no time for a power nap due to the fact that his just not tired 😂 and then I place him in bed by 6pm just to repeat that same cycle over and we are exhausted 🥱. The teacher are not allowed to force him to sleep and even if he is tired and the place him in his cot they won’t wake him up for 15min nap which I understand they have other kids to attend to as well, I understand as teacher point of view but as a parent I’m finding it super hard 🥺

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi! The best place for us to start helping you is via a private consultation: programs.babysleepmadesimple.com/30-minutes-private-consultation-checkout/ There seem to be a lot of factors involved so it's best if we talk over a call and come up with a plan. Can't wait to help you! Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@zakieyachristians2334]

Thank you so much

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@zakieyachristians2334 No worries!

[@shamsaalmheiri201]

My daughter is 9 months old and she rarely take 2 naps a day 🙂

[@آلاء-ث9ل]

Sleep training will fix you’re problem 👌🏻

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

We definitely want her taking two naps a day at this age. Follow wake windows of 2.5/3/3.5 hours and see if this helps :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@douxhealth-beauty3196]

any update you can share on overall health/ affects of one nap? Same age/situation curious what this means for her development later on !!

[@Mary-jl5wp]

Same

[@caitconnelly7349]

I’m trying to push my 14 month olds nap. She will NOT take the second nap. She wakes around 4-5am everyday. I really try to get her to bed by 6pm so she isn’t over tired. Idk what else to do

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

It might be time to drop one! Here is a guide that will tell you when/how to master the 2-1 nap transition: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how/ Good luck, mama! Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@halkai12]

My daughter and I are on week 2 of nap transition. She goes down for a nap after a 5 hour wake window, but only sleeps for about 90 minutes. Did I progress to fast? I was taking advice from many sources and I'm afraid I missed a step. Any advice to help my daughter sleep longer. She gets about 12 hours of sleep at night. Thank you for your videos!

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello! 12 hours of sleep at night is amazing. It is totally normal for the length of the nap to be shorter at first during the transition. The best thing you can do is just keep being consistent while you work on it. Try to leave your LO in the crib an extra 15 minutes every 2-3 days until you get to the desired nap length! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@egleplacas9384]

My 16 month old is still taking 2 naps but we struggle with early morning wakings. Her naps used to be 9am and 2pm for about 1.5-2h long but suddenly her first nap is 2-2.5 hours(could it be growth spurt?) but then we push the second nap, I put her in a crib around 2.15-2.30, she talks a a lot, calls me by name lol only falls asleep around 3pm and sleeps until 4.45pm which pushes the bedtime. When we tried to push her first nap she would only sleep for 1-1.5 hours and then skip the second nap. I am wondering if I should wake her up from her naps or maybe push her first nap more gently like 15min every few days. We aim for 7pm bedtime but even more for 7am morning waking time.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi, I'm sorry you've been struggling with sleep. I hear you struggle with stretching awake times, early wakings, naps and bedtime. I definitely think you should consider sleep training, so we can help you properly and make these issues go away for good! Here is our program: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/baby-sleep-consultant We'll be happy to help you with ALL the details of your baby's sleep in the program, and ensure years of amazing sleep for your little one. Reach out here if you've got any questions: [e-mail] Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@sidushah7876]

Hi my little one is 21 months old. He used ro have 1 hour nap at 9.30am and then another hour nap around 2.30pm. I've tried dropping the morning nap as he was sleeping at 9.30pm which I felt was too late but now he's only napping 1 hour at 12pm and is so cranky n refuses to eat or play due to being over tired and I put him to bed at 7.30pm and he will now wake fully after a couple hours help plz.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Oh no this can be a tricky transition but your LO is definitely ready for it. Here is our written guide: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/transition-to-one-nap-when-how If you need more step by step help we can support you in our naps program: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/naps-getting-downtime-in-the-daytime/ Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@natt_32]

My babe will be 14 months next week, and she has been randomly waking in the night off/on for the past couple weeks. Naps have been good though, until today she fought her second nap hard. I'm not sure if she is ready for 1 nap or if this is just a phase?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

The average age for babies to drop to one nap is around 15 months so she may be ready. It can be a hard transition that we can help guide you through in our naps program: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/naps-getting-downtime-in-the-daytime/ We can help you know when it is the right time, guide you through that transition and give you support throughout the process. Once your LO is on the one nap schedule she will stay with that for the next couple of years :) Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@mommyof004]

My 4 month old doesn’t not nap much he only takes an 30 minutes nap at 10 and then at 1 and they 5 and his a bed at around 830 or 9’and wake up at 11 or 12 to eat again at 245 and they at 5 and wakes up at 7am till the first nap at 10 what can I do? He also want to be held all day he cry with I put him down I’m exhausted he doesn’t even know how to self-Smooth pls help me. I just want to cry cause I need to sleep and I have three other kids

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Oh you poor thing, that sounds exhausting. At this age we would be looking at wake times of 1-2 hours throughout the day. Try for the first nap of the day 1 hour after waking, then 1.5 hours between naps and 2 hours before bedtime. Can you wear baby in carrier for naps? He is too young to know how to self-soothe at the moment, but when he reaches 5 months our program can help you teach your LO how to self-soothe. www.babysleepmadesimple.com/21-days-to-peace-quiet-program www.babysleepmadesimple.com/4-month-old-not-sleeping Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@jinialam]

My 8 month old baby sleeps for total 11-13 hours in 24 hours. Is this normal?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Yes, this is totally normal! You can read more about it here: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/how-to-beat-the-8-month-sleep-regression/ Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@jinialam]

@@Babysleepmadesimple his wake windows are 3hours,4hours and 5hours. Sometimes the last one is upto 6hours long. I'm worried about that. Should I consult my pediatrist?

[@SHLOK-fc6ln]

I was driving myself crazy trying to figure out what has happened nd was walking like zombie whole night. Thank you for all the information

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Sure, glad we could help! Best, Ingrid BSMS Support Team

[@zakieyachristians2334]

Hi my 1month old wakes up every time he gets reflux. I do take the time to burp him but it does not help

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

I would talk to your babies doctor about things that you can do to help with this. Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@zakieyachristians2334]

@@Babysleepmadesimple Hi there so we have seen his paediatrician and he was prescribe antibiotics and placed onto a anti reflux formula. His constipation has improved but not the reflex. I am however considering changing my diet

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

@@zakieyachristians2334 I would go back to them and explain where you are at now so they can give you further advice on where to go from here. Clare, BSMS Support Team

[@abzgail20]

My 12 month old is refusing 1 of her naps consistently for 4 weeks and everywhere I read that 13 months is too early but I'm not sure what else to do because no matter what I do she's not sleeping for her 2nd nap

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

It's too early for sure! Sleep training is the only way to get your daughter on a consistent schedule and sleeping well. Here is the link to our program: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/baby-sleep-consultant Please email us if you need any other advice. [e-mail] Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@abzgail20]

Then why was she sleeping 1.5 to 2 hours per nap consistently all her life and now the last 4 weeks she has a 2 hour morning nap and refuses 2nd nap

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

It's probably the 11 month sleep regression. Here is more info on that: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/11-month-sleep-regression/ When babies go through massive development, it affects their sleep patterns also. I highly recommend sticking to 2 naps! Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@thendralnirmal]

@@abzgail20 can you please tell me at that time she goes to sleep