When to Transition to 1 Nap a Day
The 5 Signs Your Child Is Ready to Transition to 1 Nap a Day (Even If You're Not)
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Dropping that second nap is inevitable. "As children grow they require less day sleep and extended awake periods during the day," Michi said. That doesn't mean parents can't try to make the process a little bit easier on their child and themselves, though. "If you think your child is ready to make the switch to one nap, here's an excellent way to go about it: gradually make the morning nap later and later, so it eventually incorporates the afternoon nap," she advised. "Every two or three days, shift the nap a little later until your child is only napping after lunch."