Should I stop my child from napping to help him sleep more at night?

Should I stop my child from napping to help him sleep more at night?

Gary Feldman (Medical Director, Stramski Disorders Center, Miller Children's Hospital ) gives expert video advice on: Should I ever wake my child from a nap?; What do I do if my child resists napping?; Should I stop my child from napping to help him sleep more at night? and more...

If your child is waking up too early in the morning and they are napping during the day and you want them to sleep longer at night, then it might be beneficial to stop them from napping in the day if they can tolerate it. The key is: what can the child tolerate? At the very least you can shorten the nap, so that they will have a longer sleep time during the night.