{"id":4095,"date":"2019-04-08T16:24:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T20:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreambabysleep.com\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2022-08-29T17:27:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:27:52","slug":"baby-nap-transition_3-to-2-naps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreambabysleep.com\/baby-nap-transition_3-to-2-naps\/","title":{"rendered":"Nap Transition – Signs Your Baby is Ready for 2 Naps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nap transition<\/strong> is an important part of your baby’s growth process. While 3 naps are essential in the beginning, as your baby grows and develops, the 3rd nap becomes less and less important. Eventually, there is no need for it at all. The question, however, becomes how do parents know when it’s time for that nap transition from 3 naps to 2 naps. Today, I’ll help you understand when your baby is ready.<\/p>\n

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3 to 2 nap transition. The Baby Sleep Experts – Dream Baby Sleep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Importance of Properly Timing Nap Transition<\/h2>\n

The purpose of nap 3 is to simply bridge the gap between daytime and bedtime<\/a>.  Without it, your baby will become overtired or he or she may simply fall asleep too early, resulting in a night of interrupted, non-restorative sleep. Nap 1 supports cognitive development, and nap 2 supports motor skill development.  It is important that nap 1 and 2 are a minimum of 1 hour in length in order for them to be considered restorative.  This is the key to set your little one up for success to transition from 3 to 2 naps without becoming overtired.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling with short naps<\/a> be sure to apply the 1-hour rule to nap 1 and nap 2 using your preferred sleep training method<\/a>.  This will teach the baby how to connect sleep cycles and achieve the goal of 60 minutes of asleep time or longer.<\/p>\n

5 Signs Baby is Ready for 2 Naps<\/h2>\n

One of the most important parts of nap transition is knowing when it is time to actually do it. If done too early, it can interrupt your baby’s carefully laid out sleep cycle, disrupting the entire pattern. If done too late, your baby will take it upon his or herself to make changes, again resulting in sleep pattern disruption. Be on the lookout for these 5 signs that your baby is ready for the transition from 3 naps to 2.<\/p>\n