When will my child transition to fewer naps?

When will my child transition to fewer naps?

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...

A child should transition to fewer naps depending on what their need is for sleep. If they're getting a lot of sleep at night, they may only get by with one nap in the day, and it may even be a very short nap. Again, it's case-by-case; each child is an individual, and I really want to stress that: each child is an individual. One's got to be careful about enforcing rules on a child; one has to really look at guidelines. It's useful to know how much sleep a child needs in 24 hours; that will give you the guideline as to whether they really need the nap, and you can make a decision from there.