How much sleep does the typical child get at different ages, and when do
nap patterns change?
Not exact matches
«If you see consistent
changes in your toddler's sleep
pattern for about two weeks, it may be time to transition to one
nap,» says Kim West, a children's sleep therapist and coauthor of The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight.
Especially watch for
changes in your child's morning
nap patterns.
Plus, how can you
change usual
nap patterns with the least amount of disruption?
However, if you're sleeping more than 9 hours a day regularly (more than 5 days a week for over 2 weeks), or if you are feeling exhausted well before your regular bedtime (2 - 3 hours before) every day, or if there is a
change in the
pattern of your sleep and you're sleeping longer, or if a
nap does not make you feel less tired, your fatigue may warrant further investigation.
The key to differentiating abnormal lethargy from normal
napping is knowing your cat's sleeping
patterns and noting any
changes.