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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You guys are crazy. Our 4 year old definitely still needs to nap for at least an hour. At home, she'll nap for 2+ hours and still be ready for bed by 7:30pm. Growing brains need sleep.[/quote]

You have a high sleep needs child. Your 4 year old sleeps more than my 14 month old. She only sleeps 12.5 hour total a day. If her nap is 3 hours she sleeps 9.5 bedtime. 2 hour nap, 10.5 hours overnight. etc etc
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My 4 year old also naps for 2+ hours at home and is ready for bed by 8. All the research suggests that kids at this age hugely benefit from a nap. I don't think this is a 'high sleep needs' situation (whatever the heck that's supposed to mean).[/quote]

That is amazing.  More sleep is great.  My kids have never been cooperative about sleeping that many hours, and when I talk to other parents it seems like most are in a similar situation.  When I’ve talked to parents of older preschoolers who nap, the parents will comment they also stay up late and that works for their family.

Do you know many other people with a 4 year old who sleeps like yours?

Don’t get me wrong.  This is fantastic for you and your kid.  Most of us would be absolutely delighted if our kids did this![/quote]

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