Toddler Won T Nap. To circumvent this problem avoid putting your child in a nap-inducing environment like a ride in the car or time in his swing at a time when hes likely to need a nap unless you can leave him for a full long nap. By 18 months he probably wont be sleeping in the morning. Stick to a routine. Try signing them up for an activity like toddler tumbling or soccer.
This then means toddlers should be napped in on environments that suit their needs. Its best to simply stay consistent with your 2 year olds schedule and routine and to not give up on the nap just yet So how do you know if its a nap regression or if theyre just done with naps. By 18 months he probably wont be sleeping in the morning. However as long as the sleep schedule is. For instance some toddlers will nap only if there is noise or not while others will nap only in a noise-free environment. Sure shell fuss at first but give it a chance.
Toddlers will nap in different ways in different environments settings.
They are distracted and overstimulated by noise light the TV roughhousing foods caffeine or medications. As a baby your child probably napped two or three times a day but now that hes a toddler hell move gradually to one nap a day. If your babys dependent on a bottle or breast to sleep start scheduling the last feeding a good 30 minutes before her usual bedtime or nap. They are distracted and overstimulated by noise light the TV roughhousing foods caffeine or medications. Then when shes sleepy but not asleep make your move and place her into her crib. How to Get 2- and 3-Year-Old Toddlers to Sleep.