my daughter is 4 years old and from the time she turned 3 she started to skip her afternoon nap and wanted to take a nap at odd timings which used to affect her night time sleep. so as a mom i started to avoid making her sleep in the afternoon and straight put her to bed by 8:45 or max by 9:00. does this affect her growth or brain development? she's a very active child and there is no problem with her diet as well. please help me because at home my in laws are literally behind me for this saying I don't care for the child and it will affect her health. Am I doing the right thing by skipping her afternoon nap for a peaceful and continuous night sleep.

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Hello good morning !! Check if the baby is having 10- 14 hours sleep a day for overall growth and development then it is fine.
  Yes, for toddlers afternoon naps are  good,especially in summers ,naps make  them relaxed and give energy and refreshment .
 You can make a schedule to wake her up early in the morning by 6-7 am and then the  baby would get sleep by 1 pm -2 pm,after 1-2 hours nap  you can make her play,engage in activities for 2-3 hours by 9-9:30 pm you can make her sleep.

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