Age. Little ones are, on average, ready to make the transition to one nap somewhere between 14 and 16 months old. However, the range is a bit wider. It can be appropriate for your little one to transition to one nap anywhere between 12 and 18 months old.

When should my child drop to one nap?

The normal age for babies to transition to one nap is 14-18 months (with the average being 15 months). Transitioning too early will almost always lead to a baby who becomes overtired and thus may begin taking short naps and/or waking several times throughout the night.

How long does a nap transition take?

The 3-to-2 nap transition happens between 6-9 months. The most common age for this transition to occur is 7-8 months. The 2-to-1 nap transition happens between the ages of 12-18 months.