Any new mothers who can get a baby thtat is 20 months or older to take more than 30 Min. naps?

Hello any mothers:

I would like to know what tips can be done to help my 20 month old take longer than 30 minute naps during the day, how can i get him to sleep a little longer. I have tried make sure he has all the basic esstientals befiore nap time, eating, clean diaper, rocking and singing songs, and also keeping him at a good temp. not to cold or not to hot!! Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!!

Carrie

20 months is awfully young to reason with,  I would make a point that he had to stay in her bed for 1 hour each day, yes I'm sure there will be crying and such but after awhile she will get use to it.  I would also allow hard back books in her bed too. 

How much does he sleep at night?  Maybe less time will mean a longer nap in the afternoon.  Keeping in mind a toddler requires more hours of sleep.

I know this doesn't help but been there, good luck.

 Thanks for all the advise! He gets up between 7:30-8:00am every morning and he does not usually go down for a nap until 1:30-2:00pm. I keep his room dark and comfortable, he was never one to lay down on his own after 6 months of age when he started cutting teeth.  I know it will get better soon, he used to take 2 hour naps and that was nice, but when he cut down to 30 to 45 mins. it really took me for a loop, not having enough rest time durning his downtime. He was going to bed around 8:30-9:00pm every night, but now we are lucky if we get him down after 9pm. I do like my rest, but this is what keeps me going everyday and he is worth every minute.  Thanks for listening everyone and have a good weekend.

Carrie