DD has decided that she only wants to take a 30-45 minute nap vice the usualy 2-3 hours. This has happened 3 times now in the last week. She doesn't put herself back to sleep. Is this usual? It seems that she's too young (18 months) to be giving up naps, and I know she needs sleep...

Zach's been doing that lately too. He doesn't want to sleep. Granted he is on two naps a day so I think I am going to cut one of his. I hope you DD starts sleeping well again, good luck.

My oldest did her best to give up naps around that age. It was hard because she needed a nap but would not be tired until almost bedtime.

My ds is trying to stop taking his naps. I put him in his room at about noon and here it is 1:30 and he might finally be sleeping.

ETA- nevermind I just heard him as soon as I posted.:sigh

All 3 of mine did that at that age. Savannah and Gabe just quick with the long naps and Chris now take 2 45 min naps now.

:goodvibes I hope she starts napping longer soon!

She definately still needs a nap at that age. Maybe there's a reason she's waking up? Or maybe it's just a short phase and she'll start napping longer again soon! At least I hope so for you!

THanks girls...I went in and got her out of her crib, then laid down with her on my chest on the sofa and whaddya know, we both fell asleep for about another half hour :cloud9. That's never happened before :)

Its a phase! I thought E was dropping his naps but nope! He went back to taking his 2 hour naps! I just adjusted his time a tad and allw as well!