09/08/2026
Late bedtime? Your toddler might need a shorter nap.
If bedtime keeps getting pushed later and later, it can be tempting to assume your toddler simply “needs less sleep.”
But sometimes, the issue isn’t bedtime - it’s how much daytime sleep they’re getting 😴 🤔
A long or late afternoon nap can take away some of that sleep pressure your toddler needs to fall asleep easily at bedtime.
You might notice:
✨ Bedtime creeping later ⏰ - a happy, wide-awake toddler at 8:30pm 🙈
✨ Your toddler taking 30+ minutes to fall asleep
✨ Bedtime battles 🛌 (because news flash… they aren’t tired enough for bed!)
A nap adjustment here can make all the difference 🙏
That doesn’t mean dropping the nap altogether. It could simply mean shortening it slightly, to support the onset of sleep at bedtime. 🤌🏼
Remember: every toddler is different, and sleep needs change as they grow. Adjust their total 24 hour sleep based on the behaviour you observe ☑️
Questions about your toddler’s sleep? Pop it below ⬇️
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