My 25 month old has been a fabulous sleeper since we went to sleep training at 8 onths. She sleeps 11-12 hours at night and until 3 days ago, had an afternoon sleep of at least 2 hours, but often 3 hours. Now she just fights it, and screams for me from her bedroom ( which has a gate on it so she can't get out).

I have a 3 month old and not willing to let go of the arvo sleeps until I absolutely have to. She went to sleep yesterday for 2 hours but I had to pat her. It only took 10 mins but I had to help and I really dont want to get into that again as it might affect her self settling at night too. She is sooooooo grumpy without a sleep and it feels like i fight with her alllllll afternoon if she doesn't have one.

Ive tried the cranky approach and the nice approach and the silent but actions approach too. Any suggestions????

PS - Please dont tell me arvo sleeps are on their way out!!! I might have to cry!!!