Nap time?

Question

My 18 month old typically wakes up around 8am and naps at 12:30pm for 1.5 - 2 hours usually but sometimes she wakes up at 9am and it will then take her such a long time to have a nap and then she’ll wake up late so I’m wondering if it’s ok to skip the nap on days when she wakes up so late?

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My son typically is 9am wake and 9pm bed (14 months)
If he wakes earlier, he'll usually nap around 12:30-1pm for 2 hours. 
If he wakes at 9, he'll nap from 2-4pm.
I wouldn't dip out on the nap, or you'll probably be in for an overtired and cranky toddler. I don't let my son sleep past 5 at the very latest. So even if I have to assist in him waking up, I do it.

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I have no tips but I just want to say I’m so jealous that your daughter sleeps in!

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I would just make 8 a consistent wake time. Even if you want to sleep in. Better to keep that consistent and preserve the nap so you can rest and get stuff done in the afternoon! 
I have always done consistent bedtimes, wake times, and nap times with my son (except for a few exceptions during family holidays and when traveling). He is four and he still naps every afternoon! 👍😊

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Skipping a nap at that age, if she’s used to having a nap, could lead to a major meltdown and difficulty falling asleep at bedtime. Could you just wake her up at 8am every morning if she doesn’t wake up on her own?

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