late daytime sleep - early bedtime

[bagpussmice]

my 18 mth old dd usually sleeps for about 1 to 1.5 hours at midday then goes to bed at 6.30pm, but lately has been taking longer to settle at night? Is this because her daytime sleep is too late and am I putting her to bed too early?

can't really move the nap earlier as I have to pick up dd1 from school at 11.30 am...

[bagpussmice]

should add that she is generally quite happy in her cot when put to bed at 6.30pm - she plays and chats. sometimes have to go up and tuck her in but it can take 45 mins or so for her to actually go to sleep...

[kid]

I don't think she is sleeping too late in the afternoon. My DS has a nap (when he wants to) around 1pm till 3pm and goes to bed at 8pm.

Could you DD be bothered by teething at the moment (back teeth)?

[kid]

if she is happy in her cot then I wouldn't worry. It would be more difficult for you if she was crying for 45 minutes rather than chatting. You are very lucky