Toddler Sleeping Info.

“How much sleep does a 26 month old need? Do they need a nap?”
Yawning, a Tired Parent

Dear Tired Parent,

Uh Oh! Is someone trying to give up naps? ;)

I HIGHLY recommend “The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers”, written by Elizabeth Pantley.

You will find great information from her book here: http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/content/excerpts/naptimeproblems.htm

In short, Pantley recommends the following:
Age Number of naps Total length of naps Nighttime sleep hours Total sleep
2 years 1 1–2 ½ 11–12 13 – 13 ½
2 ½ years 1 1 ½ -2 11–11 ½ 13 – 13 ½

Just remember that this should only be used as a guide. You are the expert on your children and only you know what is best for them!