Everything Nap Guide

Struggling with naps? Short ones, skipped ones, or sudden nap drama?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or dealing with nap transitions, The Everything Nap Guide gives you the tools, strategies, and confidence to improve daytime sleep and support a smoother daily rhythm.

This guide is your go-to resource for understanding naps from infancy through toddlerhood, and knowing exactly what to do when they fall apart.

Here’s what’s inside:

• Age-based wake windows and nap totals

• Sample daily schedules from 4 months through toddlerhood

• How to spot when it’s time to drop a nap—and how to do it smoothly

• Transition strategies for:

  • 4–6 months: 4 to 3 naps

  • 7–9 months: 3 to 2 naps

  • 12–15 months: 2 to 1 nap

  • 2.5–3+ years: Dropping the final nap

• Environment and routine tips to support better naps

• What to do when naps are skipped or short

• Sneak peek: A dedicated short nap strategy section, including when to wait, rescue, or move on

• Real-life troubleshooting for over-tiredness, nap resistance, and regressions

Whether your baby is contact napping, fighting their third nap, or stuck in the 30-minute cycle, this guide helps you make calm, informed decisions instead of second-guessing every nap.

No more wondering: “Is it time to drop a nap or just a rough day?” You’ll have clear answers right at your fingertips!