Ds dropped to one 2 hour nap (11-1) just after his first birthday. Routine has been working perfectly until Friday last week, since when he has point blank refused to nap.
He’s showing all the signs of being tired, rubbing eyes, getting his blanket but as soon as I try and get him to lie down he’s up and running about again. He usually naps in his pram, I rock him back and forth and sing but he won’t even get in it any more or stands up/strains so hard against the straps they leave marks on his skin. I’ve tried putting him in his bed/my bed/on the couch but he just gets up. Tried taking him outside for a walk in the buggy but he still won’t give in to the sleep.
He usually sleeps 7pm - 7:30am and these past few days I’ve tried to compensate for lack of nap by putting him to bed at 6 but he still mucks about til about 7:30. (I think it’s over tiredness)
I feel he’s too young to drop a daytime nap completely but I’m at a loss at what to try next. Should I not try and force the nap or persevere with the trying?
(So as not to drip feed, I Just want to add that he has been referred to a paediatrician as I have some concerns around autism (which the HV agrees with) And he doesn’t like to be held or stroked/patted so won’t be cuddled to sleep as it distressed him)