What is the latest time in the day my child should nap?

What is the latest time in the day my child should nap?

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...

The latest time that I think a child should nap depends on what your intended bedtime is. If you're planning to put your baby to bed say at, say 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, it's really not a good idea to get them to nap longer than say 4:30. So, as a rule, probably putting a child to nap at 4:00 PM is going to be too latefor most circumstances and lifestyles.