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My son did this right as he turned two in march 2016. I just kept putting him down every day. He eventually stopped and kept napping basically daily until 3.5. I made him keep up the routine because I knew come summer when we are always outside he would need his nap, and he sure did.

I’m going to guess two year sleep regression. If she’s calm and happy in the crib when she doesn’t sleep, I’d just keep doing what you’re doing. I bet it will pass.

My DD did this at 2, 2.5, and 3 - each for a couple of weeks to a month. We just stayed consistent each time and she went back to her normal nap. She is still napping at 3 years 3 months.

Mine dropped the nap shortly after two. He sleeps 12-13 hours overnight. If he naps he is up until like 9 o clock.

@Mrs. Champagne: same! From about 2yo We’ve had a couple periods where he refused a nap but I just remained consistent or made slight adjustments. For example at 2.5 he seemed like he was giving it up but I tried just starting it a little later and then doing bedtime a little later and it worked perfectly. He’s now 3.5 and still takes a 1.5-2.5 hour nap every day. I’d say maybe twice a month he’ll refuse it and I don’t make a big stink since I know he is older and can sort of make it without one. But there was no way I was ok with losing his nap at two. The thought makes me shudder

I think that these toddlers have several little “regressions” and parents are sometimes too quick to assume they are giving up the nap. Doing the routine despite them refusing can feel like hitting your head against the wall. But I think it’s worth it. But I’ve always been crazy about sleep, it’s my thing

@Foodnerd81: the days that she doesn’t nap, how is her mood later? Do you do bedtime a lot earlier?
Even with my 3.5yo if he has an off day and doesn’t nap, I put him to bed at least an hour earlier (7pm instead of 8pm).

@Foodnerd81: it’s a regression push through!