When to cut naps

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Will be 1 year in 2 weeks. Takes 2 naps still (is very tired for both, miser ale if he takes one nap mid day) so I know he isn't ready yet. I've read online 15 months is normal for transition to 1 nap but most of my friends babies are at 1 nap at a year and are pressuring me but I know for a fact he's tired for both naps and sleep well for both and at night. He's up at 6 am so he's tired by 10 or 11. Then again at 3pm takes an hour nap each time. In bed by 8pm
When did you transition? I'm trying to follow his lead and not rush it . What method did u use?

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Both my daughters didn’t transition to one nap until closer to two. Don’t feel pressured by what others say or what their babies are doing because all babies are different.

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My daughter is 1 on July 1st and her sleep routine mirrors your son's. My pediatrician said to let her keep it until she changes it. She will alter her sleep pattern when she feels like its time to drop a nap she will.

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We transitioned around 15/16 months and the only reason we did was because she was giving us a hard time for the second nap and they have a hard time going to bed for the night. I would have continued the 2 nap schedule as long as she wanted. Babies and toddlers need there sleep. Don’t feel pressured to drop a nap before your baby is ready.

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I didn't, I let my son decide and at 2 he quit taking naps on his own

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Why would anyone force their kid to give up naps? I count down the time between naps. I don’t think it’s something that you have to do, just let them transition on their own.

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My LO is 17 months and some days he still takes 2 naps. 🤷

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My son transitioned to one nap at 18 months. Don’t give in you’ll have a miserable baby if you switch to early.

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I never transitioned. My child is 3. They have an established daily routine. They have an established routine at daycare where they nap at 1pm-2pm. On weekends my child wakes up at 7, naps at 10:30, has lunch at 12, naps at 1-2, then goes to bed at 9 
I always kept a routine schedule and my child has always stuck with it and they daycare never waivers from their schedule either so everything works out perfectly.

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We transitioned at 17 months down to one. The AAP advises to keep two naps as long as possible, even though most daycare centers try to force kids down to one at 12 months. Many children are just not ready for only one nap at that age. It will be very clear when your child is ready to drop the second nap, until then continue with your two nap schedule.

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My son napped regularly until 3. He did occasionally take naps at 5. I dont think it’s something you should try to force quit. Unless it’s interfering with his night time routine. They grow when there sleeping.

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