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Have you tried earlier nap instead of later? My nephew went through a tough phase at 24 months while switching to a toddler bed and actually did better napping at 9 am. Once everything calmed down, he went back to normal. My 18mo seems to hit a point where we miss the nap window. 11:30 to 1 start time usually works, but the earlier it is, the easier he falls asleep.

@scg00387: what time does he wake in the morning?

Oh no! Don't keep him up. Well 7 is not super early, but if day try 11:30 or 12 as a last ditch effort. Maybe?

Eek, I would die! I'm sorry. They have to nap at daycare until 3, and I think even at 4 they require a period of rest. If at least not napping, I would def leave in crib/bed for quiet time...even for your own sanity.

We had a very short period (shorter than or around 4?) that LO dropped his nap, and that was before 1. He got pretty cranky toward the end of day. I remember I also was very worried and made a Hellobee message board post myself! Luckily he resumed his naps afterwards. He is now 2.5 years and still taking 1 nap most of the days. I hope it is just a phase for you!

If he doesn't nap, just let him be in his crib for an hour with some toys or books for a rest time? This way you get a break and he gets an hour of time where he can nap if he wants to or he can play alone quietly.

@scg00387: Yay so glad he's back to napping! I took a 2 hour nap while DD napped today. I woke up feeling so relaxed and refreshed. They are just too good to give up, hope the babies know that!

@Bao: how old is A now? How long has it been since she last napped? My LO is 2 years 9 months today and it's been a week since she last napped. And I think she napped bc she was fighting some illness. Before that I don't think she napped for over a week so I think we're getting close to her dropping her nap. She still does 2 hours of quiet time a day and gets an early bedtime. We'll see if she goes back to napping once school starts. I was hoping she'd keep her nap for another year