When should kids stop having naps? I have a 5 year old son and he seems to be big enough for naps..?

Question

When should kids stop having naps? I have a 5 year old son and he seems to be big enough for naps..?

Answer 1

I think every child is different.  My first took daily naps until she was around 21/2 my second stoped daily when she was 18 months.  They still take naps when we have had an extremely busy day they are 4 and 2 1/2 now but for the most part they do not stop from the time they wake up aroud 8 am until they go to bed around 10pm.

Answer 2

Both my kids stopped before 2 years old.

Answer 3

maybe here and there when needed but he should be old enought now.  And if hes tired you jsut do a bit early to bed a few times

Answer 4

It depends on the child. My oldest broke herself of naps around 3. My youngest took naps until she was 5 1/2 and started school. Every child is different even when it comes to their sleep needs.

Answer 5

Some kids nap through kindergarten, but some drop the nap around 3.5 or 4.  However, if you have a little one that doesn't want to nap, I suggest having a quiet time to lay down in a darkened room and read or cuddle with a stuffed animal for 30 minutes.  At 5 it is fine to drop the nap/quiet time.

Answer 6

Never.  Even adults benefit greatly from 10 to 20 minute naps.  I think at 5 it is important to put him down for at least 30 minutes around 1:00 to 3:00.  He doesn't have to sleep, but quiet time (reading, listening to music, etc.) will benefit him greatly.

Answer 7

3 years old is old enough.

Answer 8

Never. Kids need naps to be healthy and in a good mood. Haha, most adults need naps too-- maybe that's why there are so many crabby people in the world.