Tzeadim › 3–6 months

Sleep · Routine

Protect the nap rhythm

What it is

Roughly: 3 naps around 4 months → 2 by 6–9 months → 1 from 15–18 months → quiet time when naps end (3–5y). Norms, not targets.

every day · from 4m · until 5y

Always on

1. A midday nap of 1–3 hours is typical in the toddler years.
2. When the nap goes, keep a quiet stretch after lunch — books, soft play, rest.

Sources

• Parent sleep guidance (naps, schedules, drowsy-but-awake) — AAP HealthyChildren · checked 01-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: medium

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