Nap Routine

emiliemetcalf

What do you do to help your LO get ready for a nap?  We were doing stories then a short rock/sing a song then laying her down awake.  She would fuss for 5 minutes or so then fall asleep. 

It makes her angry if I am in the room with her, if I am not holding her, which some of the books suggesting getting closer and closer to the door. 

Today was the second time in less than a week that she took no nap at all.  She is only 17mo, I am not ready for no nap!