my toddler now a days refuse to take afternoon naps and cries till she is tired and after that she takes the nap for 2 -3 hours ...should I stop making her to take nap or should I let her cry a little and make her sleep. I'm confused please answer

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ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician3 years ago

A. make the baby go to head early in night Sleep patterns varies among babies it will take time for the sleep cycle to set maintain calm and warm environment turn off the lights massage the baby gently to sleep feed before bed

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