Baby won't give up the late afternoon nap — is that a problem?
⚡ Short answer: Struggling to drop that last nap is a very common transition — it's become her wind-down nap and she's gotten used to it.
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bir anne · Sleep
She still wants that last afternoon nap and gets very tired when I don't give it. Should I keep allowing this short nap?
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Struggling to drop that last nap is a very common transition — it's become her wind-down nap and she's gotten used to it. The general pediatric view is: dropping the nap makes sense if it's preventing enough sleep accumulation or disrupting and delaying nighttime sleep. Try allowing it for a week while tracking nighttime sleep and quality. If nighttime sleep stays unaffected and on schedule, there's no urgent need to drop it yet — it will naturally fade over time. But if nighttime is getting squeezed or she's only getting 30 minutes, gradually reduce it by 5-10 minutes over a few weeks. If it drags on for weeks despite efforts or daytime functioning really suffers, asking your child's doctor is helpful.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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