Afternoon naps

Hi! 5 years old girl doesn't want to nap in the afternoon. Is it fine for toddlers to skip afternoon naps?

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My kids transitioned out of naps at different ages - one at three and one at five. I did make them have quiet time in the afternoons but I didn’t force them to sleep or stay in bed after half an hour of not falling to sleep.

It is fine for me and no issue at all. My 4 years old daughter sleep peacefully and longer at night. In the afternoon, Ill make sure she tires herself and she can play all she want. If she want to skip it, I am totally fine.

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Yes. It’s actually good as then they start sleeping around 8 and sleep through the night. But make sure they also get rigourous play time

Depends on the child, but it is absolutely fine. Our first stopped at 18 months, our second is 4 years and still naps.

This is absolutely ok, provided your child is getting quality sleep at night.

Super Mum

5years old is not a toddler anymore. definitely ok to stop napping.

Think it’s fine, just means at night will really k.o!

Yes . They don’t need afternoon naps at this age .

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Yes it is! They sleep well in the night then.

TapFluencer

was fine for my elder