Story time about our experience with an early transition to one nap! I do not have much professional experience with this as only a handful of clients have transitioned before 12 months, but I’ll share my personal take on it!

You may be wondering how many naps your 11 month old should be taking during the day, but keep in mind that any recommendation is based on averages and some kids fall outside of those guidelines!

If you’re gearing up for the 2-1 transition, you may want to start with this blog to find out what a one nap schedule looks like!

Two nap schedules are my favorite! Still time to get out and do things, but also two glorious breaks in the day. Check out this blog for what a 2 nap schedule looks like!

The 4-3 transition is typically one of the easier nap transitions to make because the increase in wake times is not nearly as large as other wake times! For 4-3 nap transition tips on wake times before and during the transition and further help, check out this blog.

There are instances where daycares force the 2-1 transition before a child is ready to make that swap! Here’s what you can do if that applies to your situation.

We don’t work with a lot of families whose 1 year old is ready for one nap. It’s not out of the realm of possibility, but we’d rather be conservative and then transition rather than transition and have to make up a massive sleep debt. This blog discusses how to keep the second nap + when to transition to 1 nap!

If you’re not seeing any signs of needing to drop a nap, but you’re really over micromanaging the nap schedule for some reason, check out this blog for some pros and cons to help you decide whether to force a nap transition or not!

Dropping a nap can feel tricky and overwhelming- especially if you’ve just settled into a great nap routine/schedule! Take the guesswork out of it with this blog.

As a mom with kids who go through this short nap phase, I GET IT! It’s frustrating when all you want to do is enjoy a break during the day. It’s not always fixable, but you can play detective and try!

Getting out of the house and staying out of baby nap jail doesn’t have to be stressful! Learn how to manage your little one’s schedule AND your life in this blog.

The 2 to 1 nap transition can feel tricky and intimidating— for good reason! If you’re prepping for the transition or in the thick of it, check out this blog for tips.

Dropping the last nap doesn’t have to. be scary! Hang on to it as long as you can, and then incorporate quiet time— check out how to do that in this blog.

Nap time is a sacred break time for parents! It gets tricky when it feels like someone is always napping with zero downtime for YOU! Check out this blog to figure out how to get some nap time overlap if you’re trying to sync up some schedules.

Nap transitions don’t have to scare you! Learn what signs you may see when it’s time and how to drop a nap when your child is ready.

The 3-2 nap transition can be a little tricky because wake times have to extend so much (or else it feels like bedtime is at 5pm—whew). Here’s how we navigated it!

Short naps can be so frustrating! Especially if you’re using nap time to be productive or you just need a moment alone (totally understand). It’s especially hard if you’re working from home, homeschooling older siblings, or need to make plans to do something!