When to Drop a Day Nap?

Most toddlers transition from two naps to one nap a day by 18 months. Naps then gradually taper off over the next couple of years. By age 5, most children no longer take a regular nap.

How do you know when to drop a nap?

A telltale sign that your child is ready to drop naps is if they're not sleepy during the day, or if their naps make it harder for them to sleep at night. If your child is able to skip naps without any sign of crankiness or exhaustion, then they may be ready to stop napping.

Is it okay for a 2 year old to not nap?

It's extremely common for 2-year-olds to stop napping temporarily. ... Most, if not all, 2 year-olds go through one or more sleep regressions in the form of a nap strike, nighttime sleep issues, or both. These are completely normal and part of your toddler's natural development. And, as mentioned, they're temporary.