Discover the advantages that your little one likes to sleep in the afternoons.
One of the joys of life is sleeping, and the little ones know it well. As children get older, sleep time will gradually decrease. Not for that reason, children stop taking naps as if they were still very young.
The naps during the afternoon have great benefits for small: one of them is the modulation of cardiovascular function, respiratory and endocrine. In addition, during this time, the release of growth hormone, which is essential for its development, is regulated.
During sleep, including napping, the information obtained during waking hours is organized, which contributes to the maturation of the brain. Thus, the little ones exercise their memory capacity.
Not only for cognitive functions, but napping also helps children to regain strength, promotes growth and helps in learning processes.
Avoiding a nap could lead to problems for your child such as exhaustion, disruption of rest times, and night terrors. That is why it is important that you sleep for at least an hour after your meal.
If your little one likes to sleep a few extra hours during the day, don’t worry. As you have seen, it is very normal. We suggest that during your nap you respect his sleep time, take him to a comfortable place and stay close to him in case he wakes up and does not get scared.