Nap Facts in Older Children/Preschoolers

These statistics are from Dr. Weissbluth's blogs for preschoolers and young school age children.  I find the interesting line to be "Napping is less influenced by genetics than parenting practices".  I too find this to be true.  My almost 5 year old still naps most day as we have designated nap time.  Some days she does rest only and eventually that will be more the norm, but I believe it is because of our routine that she still naps.  Do not underestimate the importance of parenting practices!
Yvonne

Nap Facts: 5-6 Years

January 29, 2012

At age 5, 27% of children are napping one nap/day about 4 days/week. Among those who are napping, 80% nap between 1.5-2.5 hours.
At age 6, 12% of children are napping one nap/day about 3 days/week. Among those who are napping, 90% nap between 1-2 hours.
Napping is less influenced by genetics than parenting practices.
Marc

Nap Facts: 4 Years

January 28, 2012

At age 4 years, 57% of children are napping one nap/day about 5 naps/week. 80% of children who nap are napping between 1.5-2.5 hours.
Napping is less influenced by genetics than parenting practices.
Marc

Nap Facts: 36 Months

January 27, 2012 At 36 months of age, 92% of children are napping one nap/day. 80% of children who nap are napping between 1.5-2.5 hours.
Napping is less influenced by genetics than paren