Time to drop nap? Sleep regression? Or adjustment to sibling?

Question

5 days ago I had my second child. My 19 month old has been incredible - since having her brother home its like her happy, loving and bright personality has grown even more and I didn't realise it was possible!
She has taken it so unbelievably well, and it honestly feels like it has been such a positive change for her (even though it was all amazing before brother came along!)
The only thing is, she was sleeping 7pm-6am and napping about 2 hours during the day.
Now she is waking at 4.30am and refusing to go back to bed! Still makes it through the day and has her 2 hour nap, and goes to bed on time.
Is this an adjustment to her sibling being here? Or should I drop her day nap (really don't want to go just yet! 😣). Could it be a sleep regression?
If anyone has any insight or similar experiences please let me know! ☺️

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I definitely wouldn’t drop her nap. I would wait it out for a week or so. It’s probably just an adjustment. Possibly excited to see you and the new baby in the morning. Most kids nap until 3 so it seems unlikely she’d be ready to drop it. Especially if she want shortening it before hand.

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I think it’s both- adjustment and regression. My girl has been fighting sleep for about 2 weeks now and wakes once some days. So I dintthink is the sibling alone.

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My son doesnt even have his sibling here yet, but he is doing this too for the past few nights now, its probably just a phase, i dont want to drop the nap coz that will only make him over tired and grumpy for the rest of the day.

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Dont drop nap! I think just any change can disrupt anyone's sleep!

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it’s likely just an adjustment!! My daughter went through a little regression when baby brother came home in feb- it’s resolved now (thank GOD! I was drowning in exhaustion, toddler emotions and boob milk, and her lack of sleep did not help at all) I think (obviously whatever works for your family is more important than anything!) that naps are needed until around kindergarten! Your sweet tot may skip around and miss a few naps but if you can keep them, yes! do it!

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I just had a baby this weekend and my 19 month old has been taking shorter naps! I think it’s the excitement and change. I wouldn’t drop nap! Push through and I think she’ll return to normal ☺️

Time to drop nap? Sleep regression? Or adjustment to sibling?

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