Tips on napping

Mine is coming 10months soon & she struggles to nap. She is clearly sleepy (yawning, rub eyes, red eyelid/brows). when i put her on my lap and pat her, she keeps pushing/wriggling away & gets upset if i dont let her crawl away. I'll have to let her play abit more & try putting her on my lap afew more times until she finally surrenders. I tried leaving her on the mattress and patting her to sleep too, doesnt work. At night, it's easier for her to sleep. A bottle of milk, lights out then I'll let her lie down and she plops left & right.. then finally she'll be asleep on her own. So, whats yr method for naps? Share some and maybe it might help me out