If you’ve landed here, your little one is probably somewhere between 13 and 15 months. You’ve likely noticed naps feeling a little off. Maybe bedtime’s creeping later, mornings are starting earlier, or that second nap is getting harder and harder to squeeze in. How do you know it’s time to move to a one-nap schedule?

The truth is that your baby isn’t losing sleep when we “fall back.” They’re still getting the same number of hours, it’s just that the clock says something different. The world keeps spinning, your baby keeps sleeping, and you keep drinking your morning coffee. Maybe an hour earlier, maybe an hour later, but usually there’s no crisis.

If you’re wondering how to drop night feeds, you probably feel a mix of hope and hesitation. On one hand, you’d love your baby to sleep through the night. But on the other, the thought of changing what’s been working for your baby even if it’s not working for you feels overwhelming. I get it.

Toddlers are pros at stretching bedtime. The good news? It doesn’t have to feel like a marathon that leaves you drained and frustrated. With a few shifts in routine and mindset, you can guide your toddler through the evening in a way that’s quicker, calmer, and still deeply connected.

Maybe your baby is napping just long enough for you to make a quick snack, only to be interrupted mid-bite. It’s super common, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating. So let’s break it down.

Not every baby is going to nap twice a day for 90 minutes and sleep 12 hours at night. Some babies take rest very seriously, while others can survive on cat naps. Both can be totally normal, but when it’s the latter, that might mean your baby has low sleep needs.

The 8–10 month sleep regression refers to a temporary disruption in sleep patterns that can occur between 7 and 10 months.

Wake windows, overtiredness, sleep associations- there’s a lot of information out there, and it can feel overwhelming. 

When should you say goodbye? There’s no exact right or wrong answer here, but age does play a significant role in saying goodbye to the pacifier.