Nursery’s Shocking Response to Dad’s Viral Complaint Ignites Fierce Parenting Debate
That puts Foins’ daughter’s two-hour-and-11-minute nap well within the range considered normal for a child her age.
The real “nap trap,” however, is that a long or late sleep can make bedtime harder by disrupting a child’s circadian rhythm
And naps aren’t simply wasted time, as daytime sleep can support important aspects of early childhood development, including memory consolidation, learning, and emotional regulation.
Research has also linked napping in young children with cognitive development and the ability to learn new skills.
There is, however, some truth buried beneath Tom’s dad joke.
A lengthy or late afternoon nap can make it harder for some toddlers to fall asleep at their usual bedtime because they haven’t built up enough sleep pressure after waking.
Sleep Foundation recommends that a two-year-old’s nap take place relatively early in the afternoon, with the child ideally waking around three to four and a half hours before bedtime so the nap is less likely to interfere with nighttime sleep.
However, if a toddler still needs daytime sleep but is consistently prevented from getting it, they may become overtired and have more difficulty regulating their emotions or settling down at night.
So, while a two-hour nap may make bedtime more challenging for some children, it is well within the normal range for many two-year-olds and can provide important developmental and restorative benefits.
“My mom has been a babysitter for years, and I can say to you fully confident that every kid needs a nap,” one netizen wrote
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