Question
My 2-year-old sleeps less, takes a nap around 11 or 12 PM, wakes up at 8 AM, and sometimes around 4 PM, where he sleeps for an hour and is then awakened. This pattern repeats every day. Is this normal?
Answer
According to the general sleep duration for infants and young children, a 2-year-old should sleep about 12.5 hours each day. During this stage, children typically have one period of deep sleep during the day and need long periods of uninterrupted sleep at night. Your child’s total sleep time each day is about ten hours, which might be normal. However, every child’s situation is unique. It’s recommended that you carefully observe your child’s sleep patterns to ensure good sleep quality and let him wake up naturally without frequently disturbing his sleep.