Get of the details of transitioning your toddler to a one nap schedule. What are the signs your baby is ready? How do you make the change from 2 naps to 1?
Baby's Nap Schedule By Age
“What’s the best nap schedule for my baby?” is a question I get asked by clients and during my weekly Instagram Q&A all the time. I get it - trying to figure out when a baby should nap can be confusing being that sleep and hunger cues are very similar. Also, is a baby taking short naps because they are under-tired or over-tired? It’s top of mind for most moms.
I’m going to break it down by age, but feel free to screenshot this graphic so that you have a cheat sheet handy for the next several years.
How Do You know If Your Baby Is Ready To Transition From A 3 To A 2 Nap Schedule?
As a certified pediatric sleep consultant, I spend a lot of time talking to parents about when and how to transition a nap schedule. For the most part, it comes down to knowing how long your baby should be awake. Once you know that information, you can get a better understanding of how many naps a day your baby will take.