Even though daytime naps only last a few hours, they can have an impact on a child’s entire 24-hour day. The mood of a child can be improved, and fussiness, weeping, whining, and tantrums can be decreased. According to studies, youngsters who snooze on a regular basis also experience fewer illnesses and grow taller than their classmates. Additionally, naps lengthen attention span and enhance brain development.
Additionally, naps might help make up for any lack of sleep at night. A child’s alertness and cognitive function can be compromised as well as their level of fussiness and weariness with even a one-hour sleep deficit.There are many ideas for helping a child to take a nap, but the best idea in the world may not work for you if the solution doesn’t address the reason that your toddler won’t nap.
There is not just one reason that babies and toddlers refuse to nap—there are hundreds of different reasons. Before you decide on a solution, you need to understand why your toddler is fighting naps. Once you figure out why your toddler won’t nap, you can put together a plan to overcome his resistance.
Think about any changes in your child’s life, growth or development. Have they learned to crawl, begun to eat solid food or started daycare? Any change can also affect sleep patterns. Watch your child for signs of tiredness between naps and adjust your schedule to meet their new needs.
