2-to-1 Nap Transition: When & How to Do It Right

Hey friend,

At 14 months, your baby refuses the second nap. Cue: panic. Are they ready for one nap?

Here’s the truth—most babies aren’t ready until 15–18 months. Going too early leads to overtired nights, 5am wake-ups, and cranky afternoons. But there’s a way to smooth the transition without the chaos.

In this week’s episode, we share the short–long nap plan—a tiny 10am “steam release” nap followed by a protected long PM nap—that holds families steady until the one-nap life is truly sustainable. You’ll hear:

• The signs your baby is really ready for one nap
• Why refusing the PM nap doesn’t always mean it’s time
• How to shift lunch and naps step-by-step over two weeks
• What to do if daycare is already on one nap
• Why sometimes the rescue fix is… going back to two naps!

Listen now —and forward this to the parent texting you at 2pm: “She won’t take her second nap. What do I do?”

With you in the trenches,
Sally + Bec 💤