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My son is 2 years and 7 months old now. He wakes up at 10 am and sleeps at 10:30 pm. Sometimes the sleep time changes, sleeping too late without any nap time. Evening, he seems to be a bit - sleepy. Does he need a nap time?

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My son is 2 years and 7 months old now. He wakes up at 10 am and sleeps at 10:30 pm. Sometimes the sleep time changes,  sleeping too late without any nap time. Evening, he seems to be a bit - sleepy. Does he need a nap time?

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Sleeping pattern in children may be variable in different age group so if the baby is active and taking proper feeding with no other complaints most of the time there is nothing to worry. 
You have to just see the child should not be uncomfortable which may be because of factors like temperature of the room nasal blockage some discomfort like infantile colic or hunger.
In olfder children a proper discipline is required so that the sleeping pattern can be scheduled achcording to a proper time try to avoid too much of screen time with sometimes can be the causative factor for disturbed sleep.

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hi
yes , till at age of 4 years babies need nap.
so please set consistent routine for your child.
avoid inconsistency.
avoid to allow watching TV mobile or any other gadgets especially before one hour of sleep time.

#AskTheExpert Doctor My son is 2 years and 7 months old now. He wakes up at 10 am and sleeps at 10:30 pm. Sometimes the sleep time changes, sleeping too late without any nap time. Evening, he seems to be a bit - sleepy. Does he need a nap time?