should i just give up on nap time?

DD has always fought me on naps & bedtime.
I spoke to a sleep coach about 6 months ago & it helped a lot but now it's all going down hill again.
I was hoping it was a phase but since she's always been bad, I doubt it.
I usually put her in her crib around 1:30, some days she sleeps & other days she just plays in there, which I don't mind but lately she cries to get out & asks for a million things before I leave the room.
She's also getting like this at bedtime too.
It takes her at least an hour to fall asleep for both nap & nighttime, I know she's sick of being in there. probably why she dreads sleep time.
Do I just give up on naps & hope bedtime gets better.
She is MISERABLE when she doesn't nap so I don't know what to do.
She's only 27 months

Re: should i just give up on nap time?

My son ended his daily naps at 23 months old!!! I was NOT ready for that. I tried to keep him in his crib for quiet time, but it was making bed time a nightmare.. Sometimes if I knew he needed a nap, I would go for a ride. He almost always fell asleep in the car.. On days we were home, I did quiet time in the living room. No tv just some books and puzzles... It is a rough time!!!

should i just give up on nap time?

I wouldn't cut it out yet. I would first try putting her in a half our earlier. When my kids are over tired they don't fall asleep easily. If anything it will get her used to quiet time and give you a break still. Hopefully she falls asleep though!

Re: should i just give up on nap time?

My twins were done with napping by around 26 or 27 months. Trust me, I tried my hardest to hold on to it but after awhile I just knew it wasnt happening. I did hoowever make their bedtime about an hour earlier and there wasnt any issues with that and they still slept until the same time in the morning. Good luck!

Re: should i just give up on nap time?

Thanks! I'll definitely try getting her in earlier before I give up. It can't be over yet