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Eliminating Naps for Your Preschooler

Joan Becker Friedman Common Sleep Challenges, Naps, Toddler Sleep January 18, 2021March 31, 2022Naps, preschool sleep, preschooler, toddler sleep

How do you really know when your preschooler is ready to eliminate naps? It’s the first question we have to answer as we head down this path.

While some parents feel their preschooler is ready to go without daytime sleep before the age of three, they’re just not ready before three. Sure, there may be an occasional day when “life” gets in the way and they seem to manage without a nap, but don’t let that fool you into believing they can go nap-less on a regular basis. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 50% of kids are still napping at age four and many still at five.

Making Naps on The Go Work Until They Don’t

Joan Becker Friedman Baby Sleep, Naps April 14, 2018March 31, 2022Naps

If you’re like most new parents, you’re not enthused about changing your lifestyle just because you’re expecting a baby. Most likely, you still want to get to the gym, have coffee dates and dine out with friends. Oh, and there’s also a job and a new baby that you will have to squeeze into the equation! That’s when naps on the go are great! Read more