24 month old refused nap today for first time. What do I do>

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My 24 month old DS has been sleeping really well recently - always taking at least 1.75 hour nap and sleeping at least 11 hours at night sometimes more. But today I put him down at 1pm as usual - it's now nearly 3pm and he hasn't slept at all. He's stayed in his bed for this time - though he's been up and down the length of it, jumped on it, draped himself across it, kicked the walls, turned the light switch on and off etc. He just doesn't seem tired. What shall I do? How long should I leave him up there? If I get him up what time should I put him down. His usual bed time is around 7.45. If he does fall asleep now - how long should I leave him?

Aaaah. Am expecting DS no 2 in a couple of weeks - can't face a toddler who won't nap!!

Anna x

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It might just be "one of those days" we have them in our house with DS. I would just get him up now, or you may have a lo who will not go to bed until 9pm or so

I would put him down an hr early if it was me and cross my fingers 

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Wow - thanks for your very speedy reply. Unfortunately I didn't read it till now and the little fella finally fell asleep just after 3. I figure I'll give him an hour and then wake him up. Who knows what time bed time will be this evening!!!

I suppose we just have to roll with it! xx