May 19, 2019
We all know how hard the transition from two naps to one can be, but the real challenge doesn’t necessarily lie in the schedule. The real challenge is simply making sure the child is getting a long enough restorative nap now that they are only taking one. We received a question from one of our […]
We all know how hard the transition from two naps to one can be, but the real challenge doesn’t necessarily lie in the schedule. The real challenge is simply making sure the child is getting a long enough restorative nap now that they are only taking one. We received a question from one of our members in our private Cradle Coach Facebook Group asking…
“How do I get my 16 month old to take a longer nap? He goes down around 12 (completely exhausted, worn out, & full belly) but only sleeps till about 1:30, which makes him exhausted by 5:30 pm.”
This question is common as you are dealing with a 2 to 1 nap transition. Even after the schedule has become consistent, it can be a struggle having your child sleep in a longer stretch. Some children who are in the midst of the transition can some days need a second nap when they aren’t taking a solid one nap. At this age, and during this transition, we would like to see a solid two hour sleep. Do all kids need two hours? No. But most do! So as sleep consultants, we take a look at five questions to dig deeper and give four strategies to try with their little ones.
In this situation, the child had been waking earlier than usual – typically 6:45am – when he had been sleeping to 7:30/8am. His bedtime is at 7pm and naps are consistently always given at 12pm. So how do you help extend the nap?
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