So, you’ve made it to about twice the time on the outside that your little nugget was on the inside. Way to go, you are hitting your stride! As you look back at pictures from their first birthday, you are shocked and amazed at how much they have grown and what little personalities they are getting. Buckle up, it stays crazy.
At this point, your little guy should be taking advantage of one strong nap a day. If you’re lucky, it will last around 3 hours. Make sure the timing of that nap stays consistent. That can get tricky as his increased mobility and need for fun may make it hard to get home in time to settle in for naptime. But, if you’re moving naptime too late or trying to move it around too often, you’re probably paying for it at night. With sleep, consistency is always key. Yes, you can be flexible for sure. Just don’t substitute inconsistent for flexible. Flexible implies there is a standard holding you in place. You should see wake times of 5-7 hours, so a 7 am waking means a post nap lunch is still in order, especially if you want to see a 7:30 ish bedtime. However, I know some bunnies may be waking earlier than 7. If you’re kiddo is waking before 6 am regularly, you don’t have to give into that. There are ways to work on that. If you’re looking to get rid of napping all together, you’ve got at least another six months to go. Some kiddos may be able to drop their nap as early as 22 months. However, you’re usually looking at closer to 3 years old. My kids have been across the board, so know that there will be a lot of variability and try not to force it, or again, you may buy yourself more trouble. If you get into a sticky spot, or if your kiddo has never had a nap schedule, I'm here to help! Get in touch and we can make the magic happen for you too.
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